German CDU deputy Carsten Müller posted a photograph from Köln Central Station showing a beggar wearing a Moncler jacket and Adidas shoes, claiming the image exposes poverty in Germany. The post, which reached over a million views, sparked a heated debate online. Supporters praised Müller for highlighting social inequality, while critics accused him of endorsing anti‑immigrant sentiments and of promoting tactics used by right‑wing parties such as the AfD. The controversy underscored the tension between visible poverty and the perceived affluence of some individuals in German society.
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