Geraldine Rauch
Geraldine Rauch is the president of the Technical University of Berlin, known for her progressive stance against right-wing ideologies. However, she has faced criticism for her perceived overreach in monitoring and controlling discourse on campus, particularly regarding criticisms of Islamist violence. Her recent actions, including a controversial email addressing a student-organized event on Islamism, have sparked backlash, with accusations of promoting a climate that enables antisemitism and undermines academic freedom. Despite the controversy, Rauch plans to run for re-election in November 2023.
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Turkey· 2025-12-05
Geraldine Rauch is the president of the Technical University of Berlin and has been involved in controversial discussions about Islamism.
Neukölln steht für Deutschlands Islam-Debakel
Switzerland· 2025-12-01
Geraldine Rauch is involved in the controversy surrounding antisemitism at the Technical University of Berlin.
סטודנטים יהודים מתבצרים באוניברסיטה הטכנית בברלין במחאה נגד האנטישמיות
Israel· 2025-11-12
Geraldine Rauch, president of the Technical University of Berlin, has faced criticism for her actions on social media.
In Deutschland schwindet die MeinungsfreiheitSwitzerland· 2025-10-27
Geraldine Rauch is the president of TU Berlin and has been criticized for her stance against perceived right-wing ideologies.
Symbol für den pervertierten Kampf gegen rechtsSwitzerland· 2025-10-27