Well then: Tübingen’s Mayor Boris Palmer is leaving the Greens, at the same time he wants to step back in public. It was about time, according to many comment columns in the German media.
He wants to leave the Greens and take a break. This Tuesday, Tübingen’s Mayor Boris Palmer called in sick. This was preceded by another scandal from the 50-year-old. At a conference in Frankfurt am Main, he used the N-word and responded to shouts of “Nazis out” with: “It’s nothing more than the Jewish star. And that’s because I used a word that you attach everything else to . If you say the wrong word, you’re a Nazi.” He should have “never” talked like that, Palmer explained later – and drew consequences for himself. His withdrawal from the public is only logical, according to the comment columns of many German media. The press review:
Press reviews of Boris Palmer
Südwestrundfunk:“As always, you have to assume: Palmer knew what he was triggering. And it is absolutely understandable that even his Green Party colleague Rezzo hose is now publicly announcing his friendship. Nevertheless – and beware: Now it seems to be paradoxical. Nevertheless I think that not only Palmer has escalated. The debate has also reached an irritation and pitch on the other side that is difficult to understand.”
Editorial network Germany:“The mayor from the southwest of the republic acts regularly with explosive material – and is then surprised when it explodes. Boris Palmer is obviously obeying a deeper inner compulsion. After all, his father was also inspired by the idea of somehow showing it to everyone else It only has a superficial connection to politics. More to do with the tragedy of a son who, even at a mature age, still doesn’t know what he’s doing.”
“The time”:“The still-green has long since become a self-portrayal; someone that TV editors – or universities – call when they need a green, to annoy the greens – or to represent opinions that the AfD would otherwise represent, but which one doesn’t want to invite. The Palmer show is of limited entertainment value, however. It’s time to cancel it and leave him in Tubingen.”
“Daily Mirror”:“Boris Palmer is on the road again, looking for windmills, fighting their wings. And he thinks everyone who tells him that for a fool. Then comes with the Nazi club. He acts like a fool. He should know better. Palmer is a leader Politician, not a tragic hero. Just one with a sad content. Putting the Holocaust into perspective, using racist terms, there is a clear word for that: No. He forfeits his right to remain in office. So simple. Boris Palmer should be ashamed.”
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“Southgerman newspaper”: “Is Boris Palmer a racist or just not the brightest candle on the cake? A politician who, as mayor, acts progressively but regularly speaks reactionarily: This combination only exists with him in Germany. (…) The Tübinger has it Mayor now also understands, after an incredible long time? On Monday evening he first announced a break, then his resignation. After all, both are honorable.
“Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung”: “But Palmer’s behavior cuts the ground for a serious debate. Despite his re-election, the successful local politician is now more isolated than ever. His resignation from the Green Party preempts a new exclusion process. In Tübingen, too, hardly anyone wants to work with him anymore Many media have contributed to this, for which Rabatz is the decisive criterion. But Palmer bears responsibility for his crash himself.”
Source: Stern
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