Pučka pravobraniteljica osudila antisemitizam u Splitu

The public defender of the Republic has strongly condemned scenes in Split involving the chanting of the Auschwitz camp and calls for Adolf Hitler, demanding immediate legal proceedings and clearer responses from authorities. The incident occurred during a public gathering in Split, where participants were heard chanting names associated with the Holocaust and invoking Nazi symbols. These actions have been described as violations of European values and laws. The public defender emphasized that such expressions of hatred and glorification of Nazism are unacceptable and must be addressed through judicial processes. In a detailed statement, the public defender highlighted that the chants, which included references to the Holocaust and Nazi ideology, disrespected victims and their families while spreading fear and hatred. She warned that similar incidents elsewhere do not diminish the seriousness of the situation in Split. The public defender criticized the lack of sufficient response from institutions and high-ranking officials, noting that previous instances of inappropriate behavior had gone largely unaddressed. She stressed that clear condemnation and legal action are necessary to send a message against the spread of hate. She added that sports-related events and football clubs influence young people and can either promote respect for human dignity or introduce hatred into public spaces. Clear condemnation and concrete measures are needed to ensure that antisemitism and Nazi glorification have no place in stadiums or city streets.