- After implementing the knife prohibition, Woidke faced an assault
Brandenburg's Admin Leader, Dietmar Woidke (SPD), is advocating for a knife prohibition after the lethal stabbing incident in Solingen. "Knives, particularly those designed for causing harm, should be prohibited on the streets," Woidke stated in response to a query.
The head honcho is open to contemplating additional restrictive measures. "The police need the investigative powers they need," Woidke mentioned. Nevertheless, he didn't provide any specific measures. "The security authorities need to carry out their duties now."
Woidke: No shield for wrongdoers
The SPD politician is advocating for a firm stand against extremist Islam: "We need to take decisive action against extremist Islam," he said. "No one should be granted protection in Germany whom we need to protect against." Woidke is the SPD's top contender for the state election on September 22.
Brandenburg's Interior Minister Michael Stübgen (CDU) wants to prepare the formation of weapon-free zones, he informed the "Potsdamer Neuesten Nachrichten" (PNN). CDU state and faction leader Jan Redmann is advocating for more security at festivals through video surveillance with facial recognition and random bag checks.
City Alliance: More collaboration with police
The alliance "Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht" (BSW) also wants to tighten measures: "Our asylum law must be changed so that individuals lose their protection if they are sufficiently suspected of planning serious crimes or crimes against public order," Landeschef Robert Crumbach informed the "PNN".
The president of the cities and municipalities association, Wittenberg's mayor Oliver Hermann (independent), considers more protection for city and folk festivals necessary. He advocated for stronger cooperation between police and public order offices, he informed the "PNN".
Faeser plans tougher gun regulations
During the attack on a city festival in Solingen, a man killed three people on Friday. Eight others were injured, four of them severely. The suspected culprit, a 26-year-old Syrian, is in custody. The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating on charges of murder and membership in the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS).
Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser (SPD) plans to strengthen gun regulations, including a ban on carrying harmful switchblades. The Greens are also advocating for stricter gun regulations and a ban on carrying weapons in public.
Woidke suggests considering the rules on deferral for additional restrictions: "Given the current situation, we might need to revisit the rules on deferral to implement stricter measures."
Faeser supports the idea of strengthening existing laws and potentially implementing the rules on deferral for gun regulations: "In light of recent events, it's crucial that we review and potentially amend our existing gun laws, including the possibility of implementing rules on deferral for certain types of weapons."
