"No Fear": ZDF Intendant Defends Disinvitation of Danger Dan

ZDF Intendant Norbert Himmler defended the decision to disinvite rapper Danger Dan from the satire show 'Die Anstalt,' while admitting to flaws in the decision-making process. Himmler stated that the rapper's song "Keine Angst" (No Fear) constitutes an "instruction manual for left-wing, violent resistance," which includes "friendly greetings" to convicted left-wing extremists.

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We have to hold ourselves accountable for the short notice of the disinvitation. We should have asked the fundamental question earlier, ideally even before the actual invitation.

"We have to hold ourselves accountable for the short notice of the disinvitation," Himmler told Süddeutsche Zeitung. "We should have asked the fundamental question earlier, ideally even before the actual invitation." However, Himmler stands by the decision itself.

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We have to hold ourselves accountable for the short notice of the disinvitation. We should have asked the fundamental question earlier, ideally even before the actual invitation.

Danger Dan and pianist Igor Levit were originally scheduled to perform "Keine Angst" during the 100th episode of the satire show. The ZDF management intervened shortly before the broadcast, preventing the performance. In response, Danger Dan and Levit announced a substitute concert titled "DIE KEINE ANGSTALT" (The No Fear Show), scheduled for Tuesday. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Opferperspektive Brandenburg, an organization supporting victims of right-wing violence. The event will also be streamed on YouTube.

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We have to hold ourselves accountable for the short notice of the disinvitation. We should have asked the fundamental question earlier, ideally even before the actual invitation.