Rioting students: skiing vacation turns into a drama in the Alps!

Rioting students: skiing vacation turns into a drama in the Alps!

A scandal on the slopes! Members of the Dutch student association Vindicat caused massive riots during a ski holiday in Risoul, France. The group of over 100 had to leave their hotel early due to violence and damage to property, as the crown reported. Under the influence of drugs and alcohol, there were scenes reminiscent of a chaos camp: fights, broken room doors and degrading misuse of hotel equipment were the order of the day. Video evidence shows the group's aggressiveness, even pouring dishwashing liquid on computers and using elevators as toilets. A police officer described that they had to deal with highly aggressive and drunk students who confronted the officers.

Fraternity controversies

The actions of the Vindicat students raise the question of what role student associations actually play today. According to Bernhard Weidinger, a political scientist and right-wing extremism researcher, they are primarily concerned with self-preservation and maintaining traditions. In an interview with the taz He said that fencing, a central element of many associations, was primarily a masculinity ritual that was often accompanied by serious injuries. Weidinger emphasizes that the number of unreported cases of such incidents is high, as many injuries are treated in the communities themselves without the police being informed.

These scandalous incidents and the debate over the future of fraternities point to deeper problems within these organizations. While some units try to adapt to changing times, there are others that stubbornly cling to their old traditions. The question remains whether these connections are still relevant in the 21st century or whether they are falling victim to their own outdated rituals.