A German politician has resigned from his local post after backlash over a social media post showing a sex doll with the phrase “Scheiss St Pauli” emblazoned on its forehead, an “S” similar to the Nazi SS logo.
Bulent Bueckbyram, a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the German city of Delmenhorst, posted a photo on Facebook of a sex doll dressed in a St. Pauli football club T-shirt and nudges. The image also shows the phrase “Shit St. Pauli” written on the doll’s head, with a design similar to the insignia of the Nazi SS, the paramilitary organization under Adolf Hitler. This symbol is banned in Germany. However, the post was removed from the social network
Buyukbayram, 50, has resigned from all public offices and apologized to Hamburg-based German Bundesliga football club St. Pauli.
“It was a stupid mistake,” he told Bild newspaper. “I have been receiving serious threats. I have apologized to St. Pauli.
The CDU confirmed Beukbayram’s resignation, reaffirming its stance against all forms of discrimination, violence and extremist symbolism.
St. Pauli issued a statement on the incident and said it was considering legal action against Buickbayram.
As quoted by The Athletic, club president OK Gottlich said: “Slogans can be incendiary devices, so such actions must be taken seriously. We are examining legal steps for possible criminal offenses and also assume that the use of SS Runes will be prosecuted. “
The public prosecutor’s office has received the complaint and is currently deciding whether to open an investigation.
Known for its diverse fan base and left-leaning political stance, St. Pauli is actively involved in social initiatives, including support for refugees, advocating for minority rights, and promoting environmental awareness.
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