University of Warwick students condemned after singing 'Nazi' song
The university said that the clip was "extremely troubling"
Last updated 1st Jul 2024
The University of Warwick has said a clip of some of its students singing a "Nazi" song was "extremely troubling".
A video has surfaced which shows a group of students from the university's Conservative Association celebrating whilst at the chairman's dinner.
In the clip, which was recorded two weeks ago, many of the attendees sang the song "Erika" - a song used by the Nazi SS and armed forces of Nazi Germany.
The song - whose lyrics contain no political context - was used primarily by German forces, becoming one of the most popular marching songs of any country during World War II.
A spokesperson for the University of Warwick said that they were "disappointed" that its students would get involved in such chants.
"We have been made aware of this video and the allegations surrounding it, which are extremely troubling," he said.
"Behaviour like this is reprehensible and we are disappointed to see our students involved."
The university added that it is reviewing all information being reported to it, and the Students' Union has been notified of the ongoing investigation.
Similarly, the Union of Jewish students said that the video was "utterly abhorrent", adding that the use of the song equivalent to "glorification of the Nazis".
The union went on to call on the University of Warwick - as well as the Conservative Party - to take "swift and decisive action" in regards to the situation.
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