A recent statement by 26-year-old Jette Nitzard, a representative of Germany’s “Green Youth,” has sparked widespread public reaction and a storm of criticism on social media.
During an appearance on ARD’s “Klar” program on April 9, she addressed the issue of violence committed by migrants, making a comparison that many have described as shocking and cynical.
When asked what she would say to the parents of a child who was killed by a migrant, Nitzard responded:
Children are no more often killed by Afghan terrorists than by German fathers.
This remark triggered a wave of indignation. Social media users accused Nitzard of disregarding the pain of victims, attempting to justify violence, and of representing the “moral bankruptcy” of the Green movement. Critics argue that her statement is not only factually unfounded but also grossly downplays real incidents of crime.
Jette Nitzard has held the position of federal co-chair of the “Green Youth” with the support of 85% of voting members. She is a political science student who has not completed her degree and is no stranger to controversy. She previously made headlines for radical social media posts, including one about men who lost hands while setting off fireworks:
“Men who lost a hand on New Year’s at least won’t be able to beat women anymore.”
The post was later deleted but drew widespread condemnation. Nitzard has also been known for her remarks advocating the abolition of “male privileges” and for controversial comments on sexual assault allegations involving politicians. Many observers note that her rhetoric routinely crosses the boundaries of acceptable public discourse.
Her latest statement about “Afghan terrorists and German fathers” has become the culmination of her string of provocative remarks and once again raises questions about the rhetoric and values promoted by the youth wing of the Green Party.
