SPD, Greens and Left Party Jointly Leave X: A Strategic Mistake
The SPD, Greens, and Left Party have jointly announced their withdrawal from the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), marking the latest coordinated exit by left-liberal figures. In December 2024, prominent personalities including ZDF host Dunja Hayali signed an open letter leaving the platform, citing it as a place of censorship, racism, antisemitism, and right-wing agenda-setting. The parties' decision to shut down their official accounts has sparked debate, with critics arguing the move is strategically flawed, particularly for the Left Party, as it cedes ground in public discourse. The announcement was itself made on X, highlighting the paradox of using the platform to declare departure.
Key facts
- SPD, Greens, and Left Party jointly announced withdrawal from X.
- The coordinated exit follows a December 2024 open letter by celebrities including Dunja Hayali.
- The open letter criticized X for censorship, racism, antisemitism, and right-wing agenda-setting.
- The parties' official accounts will be deactivated.
- Critics argue the withdrawal is a strategic mistake, especially for the Left Party.
- The announcement was made on X itself.
- The move is part of a broader trend of left-liberal figures leaving the platform.
- The decision has been covered by Der Freitag.
Entities
Institutions
- SPD
- Greens
- Left Party
- ZDF
- Der Freitag
Locations
- Germany