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rehe journalist Roland Tichy, according to information from the FAZ, will hand over the chairmanship of the Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung in October as part of a general meeting. Tichy was criticized after an article appeared in his publication “Tichy’s Insight” that many readers consider misogynistic. As a result, State Minister Dorothee Bär (CSU) canceled her membership in the Ludwig Erhard Foundation on Wednesday.
The president of the Bundesbank, Jens Weidmann, who, although not in his role as president of the Bundesbank, is also a member of the foundation, criticized Tichy. In a letter to the other members of the foundation, Weidmann wrote: “As a member, I value the foundation because it offers a platform for the future development of free market thinking and free democracy. A goal that should not be underestimated in terms of its importance, especially today. From my point of view, this includes a climate of debate of mutual respect, not only within the foundation, but also beyond. “
However, Weidmann does not refrain from criticizing Tichy: “Our current president has promoted the work of the foundation, but at the same time he plays a visible role in the media as editor of“ Tichy insight ”. The style of debate there is growing, often controversial, and insulting and hurtful statements have been repeated that are incompatible with the ideals of the foundation and have led to negative public reports about the foundation. Members have turned their backs on the foundation and proposed award winners have refused to accept an award. “
Weidmann is therefore very pleased with the upcoming retirement of Tichy: “Therefore a new beginning in terms of personnel is important and I welcome the fact that Roland Tichy is ready to clear the way for it. Because his role as editor is incompatible with his role as president of the foundation. We will have the opportunity to elect a president at a general meeting this fall who will promote the work of the foundation and embody its ideals. “
