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Thirty years ago, over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim boys and men were murdered in #Srebrenica – a genocide before the eyes of humanity, yet humanity simply watched. Today, the German Bundestag remembered the victims. We must never remain silent when such injustice occurs.

After Ski Aggu and @saechsische.de, this is the best social media battle that #Saxony has to offer during the summer break 🫡 💅 Slide in 🔝

Thank you #Fusion2k25 💕

❗️ Today, FC Bundestag successfully voted on a change to its statutes that will allow extremist members of parliament to be excluded from the club in the future.   ⚽️ How do democratic parties deal with the fact that the AfD, a faction classified by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution as definitely right-wing extremist, sits in parliament? As a member of the Bundestag, I am bound by my conscience – and I cannot support a creeping normalization of the AfD. FC Bundestag is politically and religiously neutral. It should reflect the diversity of our society and parliament. But tolerance doesn't work with the intolerant. It ends where misanthropy becomes a political stance.   🤔 Anyone who speaks of 'remigration,' who systematically questions human rights and sows hatred, stands outside the democratic consensus. And there must be no place for such positions in a club that embodies the democratic spirit of parliament.   🗣️ I am against excluding AfD voters – on the contrary: We must seek dialogue and build bridges, especially in schools, clubs, and neighborhoods. But this is about professionals who, with their words and actions, are partly responsible for the fact that Nazis are once again appearing more openly in this country – and that queer people and immigrants are increasingly coming under pressure.   We oppose this – on the pitch and in parliament. ✊🏼 #FCBundestag #Football #AfDVerbotJetzt #Bundestag

It's not about dirt, it's about people.

Cooling off and having good conversations at the Dresden Chamber of Industry and Commerce's annual reception 🍦 🙌🏽 Thank you for the cross-regional exchange, the reunion, and getting to know each other. Our companies need relief, planning security, and the courage to embrace digital innovation. Good examples exist – we just need to embrace them. Yesterday's exchange was important; now our joint work for the region, Saxony, and Germany continues. 📸: Viol Business Photography

Why do so many young people in Saxony vote radically? 🤔 This question was the focus of the panel discussion hosted by @saechsische.de and @lvz.de at the @frauenkirchedresden #Dresden. Moderated by Oliver Reinhard, I discussed right-wing land grabs, political alienation, and necessary responses with Annalena Schmidt, who stood in for Mareike Engel and Felix Hitzig at short notice. 📊 The numbers are alarming: – In the U18 election in Saxony, the AfD polled at almost 38% – 154 right-wing extremist incidents in schools last year alone – a new record – 328 right-wing motivated attacks in #Saxony in 2024 – an increase of over 30% We talked about the causes:😟 Uncertainty, crises, fears about the future🧱 Lack of political opportunities and a lack of trust👨‍👩‍👧 Authoritarian influences in the family environment📱 Social media that provides simple answers in quick clips And about solutions:🤝 Strengthening civil society📚 Political education that works📣 Taking people seriously instead of downplaying them🏳️‍🌈 Visibility at Pride parades, sports clubs, and neighborhoods Right-wing youth culture thrives where other opportunities are lacking. Therefore: Take a stand. Create spaces. Stay loud. 👉 Reading tip: Sachsen rechts unten (RAA Sachsen) provides in-depth insights every year. #Saxony #Youth #Right-wing extremism #Democracy #Civil society #Panel #Engagement #Education

Solidarity with @proasyl!

⭐️ "I know what it feels like to be visible and yet overlooked. It's precisely this experience that gives me hope, people like Kassem. Hope for a country where everyone finally feels like they belong." 💚 These words from @tupoka.o about me are printed in the current issue of @politikundkommunikation, and they honor and move me deeply. Thank you for your laudatory speech, dear Tupoka! I'm delighted to have been honored as a Rising Star and thus to highlight policies that stand for a different—a diverse, climate-friendly, and sustainable—Germany. ⚽️ In addition to the other awards this evening for Ursula von der Leyen and Joachim Gauck, I was particularly impressed by the visibility of the @hawar.scoringgirls project. Football helped me find my feet in Saxony, and I know its power. The project is doing tremendous work and deserves this stage 👏🏼

The @gruene_sachsen state party conference took place this weekend – with many exciting discussions, motions, and, of course, the elections for the new state executive committee. 💚   A big thank you to the previous state executive committee for their dedicated work over the past few years – the last year, with four election campaigns, was particularly challenging. The executive committee and the entire team at the state office did a fantastic job, whether in the European elections, local elections, the state elections, or the federal elections.   Congratulations to the new state executive committee on their election! 🎉 I wish you all the best for your upcoming tasks. You will be taking on responsibility in turbulent times. And you can rely on us. 🌻✊ 📸: @luiseschmie