Academics claim political correctness has gone mad

New survey reveals fears for freedom of expression at universities

Bernd Lucke
Economics professor and AfD co-founder Bernd Lucke 
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A climate of political correctness in universities and colleges is stifling open debate, according to lecturers in Germany.

A new survey of more than 1,100 professors and academics found that four in five believe members of far-right groups such as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party should be able to air their views “without fear of reprisals”, according to The Times. And 72% think they should be allowed to refuse to use gender-neutral language.

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