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Hallervorden’s Dresden Speech Draws Fire Over Extremist Ties and Provocative Criticism

The comedian’s video address at a peace procession has reignited debates on militarism, Gaza, and his associations with controversial figures and groups.

Dieter Hallervorden hielt eine Rede zu einer Friedensprozession in Dresden.
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Overview

  • Dieter Hallervorden criticized German militarization, invoking Goebbels’ rhetoric, during a video address at a Dresden peace procession.
  • He condemned Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich for alleged calls to starve Gaza residents and criticized Israeli policies toward Palestinians in Gaza.
  • The Dresden event, facilitated by ex-politician Diether Dehm, was attended by far-right extremists, including neo-Nazis and a convicted terrorist.
  • Hallervorden denied seeking or welcoming support from right-wing extremists, asserting any such applause would be based on misunderstanding his views.
  • The comedian’s participation follows backlash over his use of racial slurs in a recent sketch, further fueling criticism of his provocative style.