Ex-moderator Waldemar Hartmann criticized for racist post about Elif Eralp
Former ARD sports moderator Waldemar Hartmann posted on X that he has "a problem" with a Berlin governing mayor being named Elif Eralp, citing her migration background. Politicians across the spectrum, including from the CDU, called the post "blatant racism."
- Germany
- Severity 1 of 5 — Discriminatory speech or policy