Law Enforcement Agents - 319 Incidents connected to European and regional votes
For the European and local elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the police have recorded a total of 319 criminal cases in the region. These include: 78 cases labeled as politically motivated crimes on the left, 62 cases on the right, and 175 with an "other classification".
In response to the increased crime rate, authorities have implemented reinforcements to protect election workers and volunteers through dedicated protection concepts. Party members can contact the police through a designated number provided by their respective state associations. Interior Minister Christian Pegel states, "For anyone who feels directly threatened, they should still call the emergency number 110."
Following recent concerns, the Left Party in Schwerin suggested providing campaigners with pepper spray to cope with potential attackers. Other parties expressed disapproval. The CDU's Secretary General, Philipp Amthor, cautioned against creating a frenzy. Steffen Wehner, the SPD's state director, advised not to provoke conflict, but rather inform the police immediately. The upcoming European and local elections will occur on June 9th.
Official Press Release: https://www.mecklenburg-vorpommern.de/min-bnv/aktuell/aktuelles/aktuelle-pressemitteilungen/
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- The Ministry of the Interior in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is closely monitoring the election campaign due to the increase in criminal cases related to the upcoming local elections on June 9th.
- On Sunday, election volunteers in Schwerin were advised to avoid any encounters with extremist groups and to report any suspicious activities directly to the police.
- The local police have been instructed to maintain high vigilance during the elections and have also been training with the internal security forces to ensure a secure voting process.
- Last year, the Ministry of the Interior in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania reported over 319 criminal cases related to election campaigns, with a significant number classified as politically motivated crimes.
- Authorities in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have been working closely with the party associations to provide additional security measures for their members, including designing protective concepts and assigning dedicated security personnel.
- Following a recent suggestion by the Left Party in Schwerin, party members have been advised against carrying pepper spray during election campaigns, as it could escalate tensions and lead to further criminal offenses.
Source: www.stern.de
