Recommendations of the Editorial team
In the environment of Collien Fernandes according to “Mirror“allegations made A debate has developed on social networks regarding her ex-husband Christian Ulmen and her call for a demonstration against digital violence on March 22nd in Berlin. Comments from Jan Böhmermann and Sascha Lobo, among others, became the focus of criticism.
Jan Böhmermann responded to an Instagram post by Fernandes with three emojis: a heart, a fist and a winking smiley. While the post could initially be understood as an expression of support, individual users criticized the use of the wink smiley as inappropriate. In the comments it was noted that such a tone did not fit the gravity of the topic. Other voices, however, interpreted the reaction as meant in solidarity. One user commented: “Maybe it was a mistake, but unfortunately a wink-smiley doesn’t fit at all.”
Sascha Lobo is also confronted with critical reactions. He had offered Fernandes support and referred to his expertise in the area of deepfakes and social media. One user commented: “Uhhh, mansplaining at its best! Or just self-PR? Pretty unpleasant at this point.” Another reaction is even sharper: “It’s just sooooo hard to use your own brain when you have a penis…”
Fernandes thanks you for your encouragement
Collien Fernandes thanked the public for the support and at the same time called for a demonstration. “Dear everyone! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for this overwhelming support, which really helped me get out of a very deep valley,” she writes. In the further course, Fernandes connects personal experiences with general statements about violence in relationships and in the digital space. She emphasizes: “SEXUAL VIOLENCE, PHYSICAL and PSYCHIC VIOLENCE are more widespread than one might imagine. They take place in the MIDDLE of our society.” Perpetrators often do not correspond to common clichés: “It is the men in our midst. The nice ones, the funny ones, the likeable ones.”
Demand for social change
According to Fernandes, the demonstration is linked to clear demands: more protection for those affected, greater social awareness of the problem and concrete legal consequences. The goal is “a NEW SOCIETY in which perpetrators are put in their place and in which victims have the courage to stand up!” The call received broad support in the comments, including from Motsi Mabuse, Louisa Dellert, Malte Zierden and Rebecca Mir. It is unclear whether Fernandes himself will take part in the demonstration; According to media reports, she was most recently in Vietnam filming. Christian Ulmen rejects the allegations. The presumption of innocence applies.
