OB on freedom of expression debate: "I'm worried"

The debate about the limits of freedom of expression at the Frankfurt Book Fair also shaped the award of the Peace Prize and led to a small interruption. "I think it's bad and I'm also worried, really worried, when I read that women authors are afraid to go to Frankfurt because they could meet right-wing publishers and authors here," said Frankfurt's Lord Mayor Peter Feldmann (SPD) during his speech in the Paulskirche on Sunday.

Frankfurt / Main - "You know, we all stand for freedom of speech, and that is a great good." But, he also said: "Human dignity is the greatest imperative of our constitution." all of these authors feel safe coming to the book fair.

In Frankfurt there is room for people from 180 nations, but no room for xenophobia or other forms of discrimination.

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The SPD politician was suddenly interrupted by Mirrianne Mahn, city councilor for the Greens in Frankfurt, who came onto the stage unplanned.

“The paradox is that here in Paulskirche, the cradle of democracy, we give the peace prize to a black woman, but black women were not welcome at this book fair,” she said.

“And I clearly say 'weren't welcome' because they weren't made to feel safe.

That is not freedom of expression. "

The Frankfurt Book Fair had sparked a debate about the limits of freedom of expression.

Initially, Jasmina Kuhnke ("Black Heart") had canceled her appearance at the fair due to the presence of the right-wing Junge Europa publishing house.

Other authors followed later.

The Peace Prize of the German Book Trade was awarded to Tsitsi Dangarembga, author and filmmaker from Zimbabwe.

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