In the federal election campaign, the Greens are confronted with a poster-abuse campaign. Now they are going to counterattack and have collected donations for it.
In response to the invective posters against the Greens, the party collected EUR 100,000 at short notice in order to counter the campaign with its own posters.
“There was a wave of solidarity and support,” said Federal Managing Director Michael Kellner on Friday in Berlin. A call for donations started on Tuesday brought in more than 100,000 euros within 42 hours.
In various major German cities, large posters have been on display for a few days, on which anti-party sentiment is raised under the motto “# GrünerMist 2021”. In addition to sunflowers with drooping heads, terms such as “climate socialism” and “eco-terror” can be read.
“This smear campaign does not solve any of the problems in the country,” emphasized Kellner. “This form of slander not only attacks us, it is also a direct attack on our democracy.”
The SPD and CDU had previously sided with the Greens and condemned the abusive posters against the party, which have been on view in many cities for a few days. “# GrünerMist is # legal garbage,” wrote SPD General Secretary Lars Klingbeil on Thursday on Twitter. “Democrats stick together.” On a red-green tile it said, “Separated in colors, united in the matter against the law”. SPD Vice Kevin Kühnert tweeted: “Solidarity with @Die_Gruenen and everyone who will be hit next.” Greens Federal Managing Director Michael Kellner responded on Twitter with “Thank you – together against hatred and agitation”.
CDU General Secretary Paul Ziemiak joined the criticism of the abuse. “Part of a fair election campaign is to take the floor if it is not against your own party: The filth that is currently being poured out on the Greens by AfD and NPD-affiliated circles & is being fired with a poster campaign is disgusting. Full solidarity @MiKellner », wrote Ziemiak to the Green Federal Managing Director.
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