Green Youth Leader Criticized for Deleted New Year's Tweet Linking Firework Injuries to Domestic Violence

Jette Nietzard apologized after backlash to her post suggesting injured men could no longer harm women, calling for focus on systemic solutions to domestic violence.

Jette Nietzard, co-leader of Germany's Green Youth, faced widespread criticism for a New Year's tweet that linked firework injuries to domestic violence against women.
The now-deleted post stated, 'Men who lose their hands to fireworks can at least no longer beat women,' prompting backlash from social media users and political figures alike.
Nietzard later apologized for the language used in her tweet, acknowledging it was inappropriate and emphasizing the need to address systemic issues around domestic violence.
Her follow-up posts highlighted that one in four women experience violence from current or former partners, urging discussions on solutions rather than 'wounded male egos.'
The controversy arose during a New Year's marked by five firework-related deaths and numerous injuries, predominantly affecting men, according to reports.

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