Shocking weapons video: AfD MP Müger ensures turmoil in Hessen

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A recently published video of the AfD state parliament member Maximilian Müger has caused considerable attention in Hesse. The MP, who is also Vice-President of the AfD youth organization, was criticized for handling a assault rifle in this video and shooting into the air. The video was temporarily on the TikKOK platform before it was removed. In the clip, Müger calls on "free weapons for free citizens!" To demand and comments are concerned about security in German cities. He refers to incidents such as the assassination attempt by Solingen, in which he emphasizes the general uncertainty and fear of the citizens.

Hesse's Interior Minister Roman Poseck (CDU) described the video as shocking and warned of the legitimization of gun violence in migration policy. He made it clear that such statements could recover a high risk of being willing to violence among the population. "There is a high risk of such actions that there are actually actually outbreaks of violence," said Poseck.

reactions and excuses

In the AfD itself there were mixed reactions to Müger's provocative video. Robert Lambrou, the Hessian faction leader of the AfD, criticized tall. He said: "Anyone who talks about political content with a weapon at the attack, which they then fired, exceeds a limit. This video will have consequences." Lambrou's statements illustrate a noticeable split within the party, since it shares content -related views by Müger, but rejected the way in which they are presented.

Müger himself defended his behavior by explaining that the video had accidentally been published for a short time and was originally intended for private use. He emphasized that the recordings on an official shooting range in Poland were created under the supervision of a shooting manager and the weapon was regularly borrowed according to the Polish laws. He also described himself as prospective sports shooters.

public outrage and state statement

The outrage over Müger's video extends beyond the borders of the AfD. All other factions in the Hessian state parliament were shocked by Müger's appearance. Hesse's Interior Minister Poseck expressed that the behavior showed the "true face of this party". He criticized that the AfD did not distance from these extreme statements, but rather solidarize. Hessische Rundfunk also reported that Lambrou could partially understand Müger's views, but would never have published such a video.

The Wiesbaden public prosecutor has so far been concluded that no investigation has been initiated, since it has not yet been a criminal complaint. However, this could change if new information or public reactions arise. In Thuringia and Saxony, where the AfD is classified as surely right -wing extremist, the party recently had success in the state elections, which should further fuel the debate about the political orientation and responsibility of the AfD in Hesse.