Controversial CDU Gathering in Koblenz: Klöckner Faces Criticism from German President's Office
In the picturesque city of Koblenz, a summer reception hosted by the local CDU branch has sparked controversy. The event, scheduled to take place at the premises of CompuGroup Medical, a company known for its software solutions for medical practices and pharmacies, has come under scrutiny due to the company's founder, Frank Gotthardt, who is also a financier of the right-wing populist online portal, Nius [1][4][5].
Nius, considered right-wing populist by several media experts, has been criticised for its involvement in a campaign with defamatory statements against SPD candidate Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf [2]. This association has led to nationwide criticism of Gotthardt's participation in the CDU summer reception, where he also delivered a speech [4][5].
Prominent CDU politician, Julia Klöckner, attended this reception and spoke, further intensifying the scrutiny regarding the party’s stance on this controversy. However, there is no explicit statement from the Koblenzer CDU distancing themselves from Gotthardt or condemning his financing of Nius [4][5]. Instead, the invitation and use of his company premises for the summer party, as well as speeches from both Gotthardt and CDU leaders, suggest at least a tacit acceptance or willingness to engage with him despite the controversy [4][5].
The SPD in Koblenz demands that Julia Klöckner must clearly position herself at the summer reception and urge Gotthardt to stop payments for Nius. The Koblenzer Greens, on the other hand, have expressed "disbelief" at the CDU’s decision to host the reception at CompuGroup Medical, as they view Nius as damaging to democracy [3].
The SPD in Rhineland-Palatinate believes that a clear political signal is being sent from the CDU summer festival on the grounds of CompuGroup Medical. The FDP Koblenz, however, sees no issue with the venue and will participate in the CDU summer reception. The press office of the Bundestag does not comment on this matter, with Julia Klöckner following an invitation from her party to speak on the topic of parliamentarism, democracy, and international conflicts.
It is essential to note that CompuGroup Medical employs over 9,000 people worldwide, and the criticism does not seem to be directed at the company itself, but rather at the involvement of its founder in the controversial online portal, Nius [6].
As the controversy continues, it remains to be seen how the Koblenzer CDU will respond to the growing criticism and whether they will distance themselves from Gotthardt and his association with Nius.
[1] CompuGroup Medical is a company that offers software for medical practices and pharmacies. [2] Nius has been criticized for its involvement in a campaign with defamatory statements against SPD candidate Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf. [3] The Koblenzer Greens find it "cynical" that the CDU is choosing to be a guest with Gotthardt in light of Nius's activities. [4] Bundestag President Julia Klöckner's participation in the summer reception with Nius financier Gotthardt has sparked nationwide criticism. [5] The SPD local branch in Schwerin has started an online petition demanding the resignation of Bundestag President Klöckner. [6] CompuGroup Medical employs over 9,000 people worldwide.
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