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Die Linke Expels Member Over Hitler Salute at Berlin Congress

Party leadership condemns the act, files criminal complaint, and considers exclusion proceedings after gesture directed at Ukrainian solidarity group.

Die Berliner Linke kam am Wochenende zu einem Parteitag zusammen.
Mit Pride- und Parteifähnchen geschmückt: Der Landesparteitag der Linkspartei in Berlin wurde vom Hitlergruß überschattet.

Overview

  • A Die Linke member performed a Hitler salute on Sunday outside the Berlin state congress venue, targeting a Ukrainian solidarity group.
  • The individual was immediately identified, removed from the congress, and is now subject to a criminal complaint under German law banning Nazi symbols.
  • Party co-chairs and delegates strongly condemned the incident, affirming solidarity with the affected Ukrainian group.
  • Internal discussions are underway to determine whether formal exclusion proceedings against the member will be initiated.
  • Leadership has pledged a comprehensive review of the incident, emphasizing accountability and adherence to zero-tolerance policies on extremist behavior.