Obtaining and spreading misinformation and rumors is easier than ever in today's digital world. In the past, we have already dealt intensively with two specific topics that were spread about the prominent Green politician Annalena Baerbock. On the one hand, there were rumors about the abolition of the widow's pension, and on the other hand, there were nude photos that she is said to have taken in her youth. Given that both topics are making the rounds again, we decided to take them up again and cover them in one article. Our goal is to shed light and separate fact from fiction!

ClaimsFact check
Annalena Baerbock has called for the widow's pension to be abolishedIncorrect . There have been claims on social media that Baerbock is calling for the widow's pension to be abolished. This claim was based on a fake quote attributed to her. Maria Henk, spokeswoman for the Green Party, clarified in an email that this quote is fake. A thorough review of the Green Party's election programs and media reports revealed no evidence of such a demand from Baerbock or her party.
Annalena Baerbock took off her clothes for nude photos when she was youngIncorrect . A nude photo circulating on the Internet that allegedly shows Baerbock was subjected to a reverse image search. This search revealed that the photo is actually a picture of a Russian nude model named Martina Mink. There is no credible evidence that Baerbock ever took such photos. The claim appears to be part of an online hate campaign against Baerbock.

Annalena Baerbock: Rumors about the widow's pension

Annalena Baerbock: Rumors about the widow's pension

The origin of the rumor

A rumor has been circulating on social media for some time that Annalena Baerbock is calling for the widow's pension to be abolished. A sharepic with an alleged statement by Baerbock, in which she describes the widow's pension as a "relic from Germany's militant past" and calls for its abolition, is being distributed via WhatsApp and Facebook.

The truth behind the rumor

The statement attributed to Annalena Baerbock is incorrect. Maria Henk, spokeswoman for the Green Party, described the quote as “wrong”. Another Green Party spokeswoman also commented on this on Twitter. The Greens and their candidate for chancellor have never represented such a position and the demand for the abolition of widows' pensions is not found in any of their election programs or media reports.

What is the widow's pension?

The widow's pension is financial security for surviving dependents if their partner dies. It was introduced in Germany in 1911 as part of a comprehensive insurance reform. Originally intended as insurance for the widows of soldiers killed in war, it was later extended to divorced women.

The effects of the rumor

This rumor has led to widespread discussion about the role of widow's pensions in modern society. It has been shown that this form of financial protection still plays an important role, even if the proportion of pensions due to death has declined in recent decades. It is important that the public knows the facts and does not fall for false information.

Annalena Baerbock: Rumors about nude photos

Annalena Baerbock: Rumors about nude photos

The origin of the rumor

Since Annalena Baerbock was nominated as the Green Party's candidate for chancellor and foreign minister, rumors about alleged nude photos of her have been circulating on the Internet. It is alleged that she undressed for nude photos before her political career, and a photo is being distributed that is said to show Baerbock as a young girl.

The truth behind the rumor

Not Annalena Baerbock, but a Russian model can be seen in the photo. A reverse search for the alleged nude photo of Annalena Baerbock leads to the profile of a Russian nude model named Martina Mink. It turns out that the photo actually shows Mink and not Baerbock. This clearly refutes the rumor that the photo was a “youthful sin” on the part of the candidate for chancellor.

The effects of the rumor

The distribution of the fake photo is not only a violation of Annalena Baerbock's privacy, but also an attack on her integrity and competence as a politician. It shows how easily misinformation can spread and how important it is to check the facts before sharing or believing information.

Conclusion: The cases of the fake widow's pension and the fake nude photo show how disinformation and fake news can circulate in our society and undermine trust in politics and the media. It is crucial that we as informed citizens seek the truth by checking the facts and being skeptical of information we find online. This is the only way we can ensure informed and rational decision-making and strengthen trust in our democratic institutions.

Sources: own research

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