Michèle Winkler: Police violence on left-wing protests is politically intended
In an interview with Der Freitag, Michèle Winkler of the Grundrechtekomitee discusses escalating police violence at left-wing and pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Germany. She cites incidents involving punches, pain holds, and pepper spray, notably at the blockade against the AfD party congress in Erfurt. Winkler criticizes that federal and state governments are expanding police powers despite recurring revelations of far-right content in police chat groups. She advocates for a society without police.
Key facts
- Michèle Winkler is from the Grundrechtekomitee.
- Police violence includes punches, pain holds, and pepper spray.
- Incidents occurred at AfD blockades and pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
- Activists complained about police violence at the AfD party congress blockade in Erfurt.
- Federal and state governments are expanding police powers.
- Far-right content in police chat groups has caused outrage.
- Winkler envisions a society without police.
- The interview was published by Der Freitag.
Entities
Institutions
- Grundrechtekomitee
- Der Freitag
- AfD
- Bundesregierung
- Landesregierungen
Locations
- Erfurt
- Germany