Norddeutscher Rundfunk ( NDR ) announced on 19 November 2015 that Xavier Naidoo would represent Germany in the contest . However , his selection was criticised due to his history of expressing far-right political views in his actions and lyrics , including a speech made at a protest in 2014 supporting the assertion that the German Reich continues to exist within its pre-World War II borders , his propagation of conspiracy theories surrounding the September 11 attacks and the 2008 financial crisis , and a song in which he referred to Baron Rothschild as " Baron Deadschild " and a " schmuck " , as well as a collaboration with Kool Savas titled " Wo sind sie jetzt ? " , which contained homophobic lyrics which were interpreted as associating homosexuality with paedophilia . Critics of his selection included Johannes Kahrs , who branded the decision " unspeakable and embarrassing " , the Amadeu Antonio Foundation and '' Bild ''
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Eurovision Song Contest 2016