Berlin – Luis Bogba (23), the leader of the Green Party’s youth wing, has publicly insulted Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder, referring to him as a “Hurensohn” (a highly offensive term). Bogba expressed this insult in a video posted to Instagram, rapping lyrics from a song by the German rapper Haftbefehl, with a photo of Söder displayed alongside the lyrics: “Dass du ein Hurensohn bist, hatten wir schon mal” (“That you are a son of a bitch, we’ve seen that before”).
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The video also references Söder’s proposal to consolidate smaller, economically weaker states with larger ones. A text overlay accompanying the rap lyrics states, “Verschon mich mal, bei deiner Politik wird mir schlecht – katastrophal” (“Spare me, your politics make me sick – catastrophic”).
Bogba has served as the federal spokesperson for the Green Youth since October 2025. He is currently a student of international migration and intercultural relations at the University of Osnabrück.
This incident occurs as the Green Party frequently positions itself as a defender against hate speech and division. The party’s website states a commitment to “combating hate crime (also online)” as part of its efforts “for democracy and the rule of law.” Former Green Party Economics Minister Robert Habeck filed hundreds of complaints regarding hate messages, leading to police searches, and former Family Minister Lisa Paus stated in 2024 that “hate on the internet is a threat to democracy.” The Green Party even established a “Green Network Fire Brigade” to report online harassment.
The Green Party leadership declined to comment on Bogba’s video when contacted for a statement.
CSU Response
Alexander Hoffmann (50), leader of the CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag, told reporters that Bogba’s actions represent a new low for the Green Youth, accusing him of inciting hatred against the Bavarian Minister President. Hoffmann demanded Bogba apologize to Söder and remove the video, stating that anyone who engages in such hate speech is “no longer tenable.” He also called on the Green Party leaders, Felix Banaszak and Franziska Brantner, to respond and condemned anyone who endangers democracy through inaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specifically did Luis Bogba do?
Luis Bogba, the leader of the Green Youth, posted a video to Instagram in which he rapped lyrics from a song by Haftbefehl, including a line referring to Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder as a “Hurensohn,” accompanied by a photo of Söder.
What is the Green Party’s stated position on hate speech?
The Green Party publicly states a commitment to combating hate crime and protecting democracy and the rule of law. They even created a “Green Network Fire Brigade” to address online harassment.
What has been the response from the CSU?
Alexander Hoffmann, leader of the CSU parliamentary group, condemned Bogba’s actions as inciting hatred and demanded an apology and removal of the video. He also called on the Green Party leadership to respond.
Given the strong reactions to this incident, what impact might this have on the Green Party’s public image and future political discourse?
