In Germany, individuals of foreign descent have received fraudulent ‘expulsion tickets’ resembling flight documents, linked to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The tickets, dated February 23 and marked with the AfD logo, prompted investigations by Karlsruhe police for possible incitement to hatred. The AfD claims the tickets are part of a legal campaign strategy for upcoming elections. This incident follows prior controversies surrounding the party’s discussions on ‘remigration,’ raising concerns about their electoral tactics.
Fake Expulsion Tickets Distributed in Germany
In a disturbing trend, individuals of foreign origin in Germany have reportedly received what appears to be an ‘expulsion ticket’ in their mailboxes. An image circulating on social media shows a document resembling a plane ticket, listing Germany as the point of departure and labeling a ‘safe country of origin’ as the destination. The ticket is dated February 23 and indicates a one-way journey, prominently displaying the title ‘expulsion ticket’ alongside the logo of the far-right political party, Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Investigations Underway
This incident has garnered significant attention from national media outlets. The leaflets, which are indeed fraudulent tickets, were discovered in mailboxes across Karlsruhe, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Tracing the origin of these tickets is straightforward, as a QR code on the ticket directs users to the local branch of the AfD’s website. Reports indicate that between 20,000 and 30,000 of these leaflets have been distributed as part of the party’s election campaign leading up to the legislative elections scheduled for next February.
Further investigation reveals that the AfD has acknowledged responsibility for these leaflets, asserting that their purpose is to inform voters about their positions, not to target foreign individuals. The party claims that the distribution of this electoral material is widespread in Karlsruhe and aligns with legal frameworks. They have linked the date of February 23 to the federal elections and noted the hours for polling station operations.
The Karlsruhe police have initiated an investigation into these leaflets, citing potential incitement to hatred based on public reports regarding the distribution of the tickets marked with the AfD logo. While they have not confirmed the distribution of similar flyers, they have stated that relevant facts will be forwarded to the appropriate prosecutor’s office for further scrutiny.
This controversy follows previous revelations about the AfD’s clandestine discussions around a ‘remigration project’, which sparked widespread protests in major German cities last year. The situation continues to evolve as authorities examine the implications of these dubious electoral tactics.
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