SV Lichtenberg 47 sets a sign of diversity with rainbow flag!

SV Lichtenberg 47 sets a sign of diversity with rainbow flag!

Neubrandenburg, Deutschland - The Berlin Football Association SV Lichtenberg 47 has recently set a strong signal by having a rainbow flag in the Hans-Zoschke Stadium. This campaign came as a direct reaction to a heated debate about the ban on the rainbow flag at the main train station in Neubrandenburg, a city in the Mecklenburg Lake District district. The association has taken this step to stand up for diversity, acceptance and equality.

In a contribution to Instagram, Michael Grunst, President of SV Lichtenberg, explained the background story: "In Neubrandenburg the hoist of the rainbow flag was prohibited with voices by AfD and BSW, a Bundesliga player expresses homophobic." These comments, which are directed against the LGBTQ+community, have caused excitement in public and triggered a wave of solidarity. SV Lichtenberg cooperated with the queer representative of the district, the sports city councilor and the SPD Lichtenberg to set a clear sign of an open society.

reactions from the public

On the social media platform, numerous supporters were found who praised the association for his commitment. A user thanked for the "clear commitment", while other critical voices expressed and asked to what extent the hoist of the flag were connected to the club. These mixed reactions illustrate that the topic still polarizes and stimulates thought.

The decision to no longer be rainbow flag in front of the station building in Neubrandenburg was brought about by an initiative by the councilor Tim Großmüller by the permanent citizens for Neubrandenburg (SBFN). This measure was decided with the votes of the entire AfD parliamentary group and other members, including the Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) parliamentary group. This decision has led to an intensive debate in society, since many citizens regard the ban as a restriction of freedom of expression and as a step backwards in the equality of the LGBTQ+community.

The incident in Neubrandenburg not only illustrates the challenges with which the LGBTQ+movement is confronted, but also shows how local politics and civil engagement can interact with each other. It remains to be seen how these discussions will develop in the coming weeks and whether other clubs and organizations will also take a position.

For deeper information on this topic, the article by www.berliner-zeitung.de can be read.