Two German teachers in a high school face threats and intimidation after fighting against rising far-right behaviour and activities among students
Teske and Nickel's experience has aroused fears in the German capital that the far right has gained a greater foothold in some parts of the former East Germany than many thought. / Photo: AP.
They reported students greeting each other with the Nazi salute, scratching swastikas on their desks and playing music with racist lyrics in the hallways. Even so, Nickel, who taught English and history at the high school, and Teske, a math and geography teacher, were unprepared for the backlash their call to action produced.
The police are investigating threats against the teachers, and officers patrol past their homes frequently. When Teske goes out, he often looks over his shoulder to see if somebody might be following him.
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