Mobility by AfD Politician Angers Descendants of Jewish Industrialist Family: ‘I Really Exploded’
A controversial campaign event by AfD politician Björn Höcke, featuring a Simson moped, has sparked outrage among descendants of the company's Jewish founders due to its historical ties to Nazi appropriation.
Seaküla Simson: the president said that you have so many decorations, does mine even fit anymore?
Seaküla Simson discusses her numerous awards and decorations as a renowned sculptor and her experiences in preparing for a special event.
"Pealtnägija": The victim of identity theft was severely burned in court
Artist Maria Simson, a victim of identity theft, found herself mistakenly listed as a debtor and faced significant challenges when seeking compensation in court.
The Simson scooter from GDR icon to banner of the far right. The heirs of the founders against the AfD
The Simson scooter, once a symbol of East Germany, is now being used by the far-right AfD party, prompting backlash from the founders' Jewish heirs.
The Fight for Simson: Its Name Should Not Become a Symbol of the AfD
The descendants of the Jewish family that manufactured the Simson mopeds are opposing the far-right AfD's attempt to co-opt the iconic East German vehicle as a political symbol.
‘An insult to our name’: AfD urged to stop using Simson mopeds at events
Jewish descendants of the founders of the Simson moped brand denounce the far-right AfD's use of their name and heritage during political events.