Kaiserslautern has promoted the anti-Nazi festival 'Kein Bock auf Nazis' in Kusel on social media and is facing heavy criticism. The club has been supporting the festival for several years and emphasizes its stance against right-wing extremism. Currently, Kaiserslautern is in 6th place in the 2. Bundesliga with 52 points and 16 wins from 34 games, 18 points behind leaders FC Schalke 04.

What happened?

Kaiserslautern published a photo of the team with the festival organizers, in which some festival organizers are wearing Antifa shirts. This has led to a heated debate on social media, in which many users criticized the post and accused the club of taking a political stance.

Why is this important for Kaiserslautern?

The club emphasizes that it stands for diversity, respect, and democracy and does not allow itself to be claimed by political groups. The club regularly supports social engagement against right-wing extremism and for democratic values.

What's next?

Kaiserslautern has announced that it will sharpen its internal review processes for corresponding publications to ensure that the club's communication remains factual and respectful. With this attitude, the club wants to set a sign against right-wing extremism while maintaining distance from political or extremist appropriation.