Jan van Aken - Adverse Media Check

Adverse Media Check for Jan van Aken, one of two lead candidates for the left party (Die Linke).

Bundestagswahl 2025 in Germany

In this series, we analyze German media (written in German). The risk assessment and reasoning are provided in English.

This Adverse Media Risk Assessment is for Jan van Aken - lead candidate for the left party (Die Linke).

Jan van Aken, a German politician and biologist, was involved in activism against nuclear waste and bioweapons.
In 2012, his parliamentary immunity was lifted due to involvement in a protest against nuclear waste transport, resulting in a fine for public incitement to commit crimes.
In 2013, he was fined €2,250 for signing a petition calling for sabotage of railroads in protest against nuclear waste transport.
He publicly displayed the PKK flag, which is banned in Germany, during a parliamentary session, protesting the lifting of immunity for a colleague. The PKK is considered a terrorist organization in Germany, and displaying its symbols is illegal. He received a reprimand for this action.
In 2010, he was fined 2250 Euros for participating in a call to “Schottern” during a Castor transport, which involved public incitement to commit a crime.
These activities have led to minor reputational risks and potential regulatory risks due to defiance of German law and association with banned organizations.

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2024-12-17