Racism allegation in Kassel: Eberle threatens to end as a museum chief!
Racism allegation in Kassel: Eberle threatens to end as a museum chief!
On February 8, 2025, the Mayor Sven Schoeller, Kassel Mayor Sven Schoeller, expressed the expectation that the ongoing examination of the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art with regard to Martin Eberle's racist statements will end with the departure of the museum director. Eberle, since 2023 director of the Hessen Kassel museum landscape, which now bears the name Hessen Kassel Heritage (HKH), is exposed to serious allegations. Schoeller describes Eberles' statements as "deeply racist" and emphasizes that a continuation of his function is not possible when the allegations are confirmed.The allegations originated in an incident that occurred on October 8, 2024, as Eberle made a discriminatory remark against David Zabel, the chairman of the Kassel Culture Advisory Board. Zabel, who is the only member with a black skin color in the cultural -political body and has East African roots, was confronted by Eberle with the words that he should "smear shoe polish in the face" so as not to work alone at the sessions. This statement, which Eberle recently characterized as a "outbreak of anger", throws a bright light on the internal power structures and dealing with diversity in the institution.
reactions and follow
The public and personal reaction to Eberle's statements was vehemently. Zabel said that this claim was an attack on his self -esteem and that he felt faced with the cliché of the "angry black man". The cultural advisory board, which was founded in 2023, sees Eberle's behavior the risk of significantly damaging trust in the joint work. Zabel Eberle even described in a demo as a "racist landgrave" and called for a re -occupation of his representation position by a person of color.
Eberle has already sorry and reconciliation by offering Zabel to apologize to him and to take part in anti -discrimination training. Nevertheless, the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art has switched on to check the allegations. Minister Timon Gremmels said that racist statements of employees in the country are unacceptable and could result in sanctions. In view of these circumstances, the left-wing city councilor Kai Boeddinghaus announced that he could no longer imagine trusting cooperation with Eberle, and planned to bring this up at the next magistrate meeting.
leadership style and public administration
The incidents not only raise questions about Eberles' personal integrity, but also about his leadership style, which has been described as "little squeamish" in the past. Critics speak of a "climate of fear" in his authority. These dynamics are part of a larger trend in public administration, which is described in the scientific discussion as a narcissistic leadership style. A contribution relevant in this context deals with the relationship between superiors and subordinates in Germany and makes it clear how harmful sub -regulations can arise, as described in the novel "The subject" by Heinrich Mann.
It remains to be seen how the Ministry will react to the allegations raised against Eberle. The pressure on him is growing and could soon set the course for the future of Hesse Kassel Heritage.
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