Gunther Felssner, the likely candidate for Germany's agriculture minister, withdrew his candidacy following a protest at his farm by Animal Rebellion activists. Protestors climbed onto his barn and expressed opposition to his potential appointment with flares and banners. Felssner cited safety concerns for his family, stating, "It does something to you when the home of your wife, your three children and your father is no longer safe." Markus Söder, the regional leader, noted regret over the decision, while Animal Rebellion criticized Felssner as unsuitable for the role, portraying him as an industry lobbyist, amidst calls to eliminate intimidation in politics from other officials.
Felssner stated, "It does something to you when the home of your wife, your three children and your father is no longer safe," emphasizing the personal impact of the protest.
Markus Söder expressed his disappointment, saying he "regretted" Felssner's withdrawal due to the unjust pressure from activists.
Animal Rebellion condemned Felssner as an "industry lobbyist," asserting he was "completely unsuitable" for the agriculture minister role.
Outgoing agriculture minister Cem Ozdemir called for an end to "intimidation and threats" in politics, underscoring a need for respectful discourse.
Collection
[
|
...
]