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Marko Perković Thompson rejects allegations of totalitarianism and antisemitism
Croatian singer Marko Perković Thompson has issued a statement addressing recent online criticisms ahead of his upcoming concert at the Porsche Arena in Stuttgart, Germany, scheduled for November 7.
In a message to his fans, Thompson denied attempts to link his music, values, and audience to totalitarian ideologies, antisemitism, or hatred. He stated that such ideologies belong to an era before he was born and emphasized that he and his supporters do not identify with them.
Thompson described the core themes of his music as being centered on love for God, family, the Croatian people, and the history of his homeland.