""The sitting bunny is forcing out the Easter bunny," wrote Johann Martel... He used this claim to bolster the AfD's racist and Islamophobic platform..."."
"It's true that Lidl sells one chocolate rabbit called a 'Sitzhase', but it also sells many products that specifically highlight the Easter theme."
In Germany, some social media users have criticized the perceived renaming of traditional chocolate Easter bunnies to 'sitting bunnies,' claiming a shift away from Christian celebratory themes. These allegations, notably made by far-right figures like Johann Martel, suggest that this change reflects a broader societal shift towards Islam. However, fact checks have clarified that while certain products sold by Lidl may include the term 'Sitzhase,' many others still reference Easter directly, debunking the claim that the Easter bunny is being removed from stores.
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