Walter Lübcke
Walter Lübcke was a German politician from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who became a symbol of the dangers of political extremism in Germany after he was murdered in 2019. His death followed years of online harassment and threats, raising significant concerns about hate speech and the safety of public figures in the digital age, leading to stricter laws against hate speech in Germany.
Born on Jun 22, 1953 (71 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 2 | 8.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 12,054 | $700,000 | 975$ |
| Totals | 2 | 8,654,622 | 12,054 | $700,000 | 975$ |
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Walter Lübcke was a CDU politician remembered by Reichinnek in her speech as a martyr for democracy.
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Walter Lübcke was murdered after being threatened online for years.
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