Protests Erupt Over Volker Beck's Lecture at TU Berlin

Volker Beck, president of the German-Israeli Society, is set to deliver a lecture on Jewish holidays and antisemitism prevention at the Technical University of Berlin. The event has sparked significant backlash from pro-Palestinian groups, who accuse Beck of supporting Palestinian genocide and spreading anti-Islamic rhetoric.

Groups such as 'NotInOurNameTU' and 'Student Coalition Berlin' have announced protests, branding Beck a racist. Beck regards the protests as a democracy issue rather than a security concern and urges TU Berlin's President Geraldine Rauch to take a public stance.

The university has yet to comment on the situation, but it has promised security for the event. This controversy follows a recent incident where Berlin's Cultural Senator Joe Chialo faced aggressive demonstrations.