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Club Pony Introduces Anti-Racism Measures Following Viral Sylt Video

A year after racist chants to 'L’amour toujours' sparked outrage, the venue is banning the song, establishing safe spaces, and reinforcing its stance against discrimination.

Auch im Club Pony wird es an Pfingsten wieder voll – doch diesmal soll es eine andere Stimmung geben als im vergangenen Jahr
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Im Lokal „Pony“ in Kampen wurden rassistische Parolen zu dem Lied „L'amour toujours“ gerufen (Archivbild).

Overview

  • In May 2024, a viral video captured racist chants to 'L’amour toujours' at Club Pony on Sylt, leading to widespread condemnation and legal scrutiny.
  • Flensburg prosecutors have closed most hate-speech investigations, issuing only one fine for Nazi gestures, citing insufficient grounds for incitement charges.
  • Club Pony has announced new measures for its 2025 Pentecost parties, including 'safe places,' anti-racism armbands, and a ban on playing 'L’amour toujours.'
  • Local officials and tourism leaders reaffirmed their zero-tolerance stance on racism, emphasizing Sylt's commitment to inclusivity and respect.
  • The incident highlighted ongoing misuse of 'L’amour toujours' for xenophobic chants across Germany, prompting the song’s creator, Gigi D'Agostino, to denounce such actions.