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Born in Germany · Nationality German — Culture / media / celebrities
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2020 posts prompt accusations of closeness to conspiracy narratives” and “'Danke Kassel' following protest against health restrictions”.
Profile No. 0905 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2021-03
After the large Kassel demonstration against health restrictions, Nena posted images of the crowd accompanied by 'Danke Kassel' and a heart, widely interpreted as support for the protesters.
2021-07
During a concert, Nena encouraged spectators to move closer to the stage despite the health protocol, criticised restrictions and invoked freedom of choice regarding vaccination. The organiser ended the performance before the encores.
2021-07
The promoter cancelled her planned appearance in Wetzlar, explaining that it wished to distance itself from her statements and behaviour and emphasising that the stage should not become a political platform.
2021-08
Nena was seen at an event in Baden-Württemberg attended by several well-known figures from Querdenker, Reichsbürger and QAnon circles. She subsequently stated that she followed no ideology and supported meeting people without prejudice.
2021-08
Organisers of the back2live series cancelled Nena's concert in Tüßling, citing the accumulation of controversies over health measures and her attendance at an event associated with QAnon/Querdenker activists.
2020
Nena published messages criticising 'panic' and information relating to the pandemic, prompting controversies and suspicions of closeness to conspiracy narratives. She rejected the label of COVID denier.
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