Man in Sylt Scandal Video Faces Job Loss and Public Backlash

The man, who did not participate in the racist chants, describes losing his job and enduring intense scrutiny after the video's release.

A video from May 2024 captured individuals chanting racist slogans in a Sylt nightclub, sparking nationwide outrage in Germany.
The man in question, who appeared in the video but did not join in the chants, claims he was overwhelmed and ignored the situation.
Following the video's viral spread, he lost his job, relinquished teaching roles at three universities, and faced significant public criticism.
The man has reportedly lost seven kilograms due to stress and continues to fight his dismissal in an ongoing labor court case.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the incident, calling the slogans 'disgusting,' while the nightclub has filed a criminal complaint.