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 (72 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 6 | 7.33 | 0.57% | +10% | 625,978 | 3,938 | $73,000 | 459$ |
| Germany | 2 | 7.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 147,507 | $3,845,000 | 6,769$ |
| Totals | 8 | 84,409,920 | 151,445 | $3,918,000 | 7,228$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
Walter Lübcke was murdered in 2019 for advocating for refugees.
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Luxembourg:
Walter Lübcke was murdered in 2019 for advocating for refugees.
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Germany:
Walter Lübcke was murdered on his terrace six and a half years ago, and for his family, he remains a husband, father, and grandfather they mourn.
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Luxembourg:
Walter Lübcke was murdered in 2019 for advocating for refugees.
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Germany:
Walter Lübcke was a CDU politician who dedicated his career to helping refugees.
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Luxembourg:
Walter Lübcke was murdered in 2019 for advocating for refugees.
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Luxembourg:
Walter Lübcke was murdered in 2019 by a right-wing terrorist for advocating for refugees.
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Luxembourg:
Walter Lübcke was murdered in 2019 by a right-wing terrorist for advocating for refugees.
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Greece:
The case recalls memories of the murder of conservative official Walter Lübcke in 2019.
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United States:
Walter Lübcke was a local government official who was murdered in 2019 for supporting pro-refugee policies.
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