Attacks on politicians are no longer a rare occurrence, according to Merz.

The leader of the Christian Democratic Union, a German political party, - Attacks on politicians are no longer a rare occurrence, according to Merz.

On Saturday, a man assaulted Kiesewetter at a CDU election stand in Aalen, near Stuttgart, causing minor injuries. The suspect is familiar to the police, according to a police spokesperson. Media articles suggest the assailant is an Aalen city council candidate aligned with the Querdenker movement.

Merz stated in Potsdam, "Despite our differences: Let's not jeopardize the shared ground." In other words, "We abide by the rules. We advocate for a society that is free, open, tolerant, and we do not provide footholds for unfriendly forces within our country." Physical altercations should not overshadow our right to be free.

This aspiration pertains to individuals regardless of their affiliation, "be it with us, Social Democrats, or even with the AfD or the Left Party." These acts of aggression endanger our freedom and democracy, underscored Merz.

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1. Despite the escalating violence against politicians in Germany, as expressed by Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU, parties continue to uphold democracy and advocate for a peaceful society in cities like Brandenburg and Potsdam.
2. The CDU, being a significant political player in Germany, is committed to safeguarding the rights of its members, as evident in the response to the assault on Roderich Kiesewetter, a CDU member, in Aalen.
3. The attack on Kiesewetter, which took place at a CDU election stand in Stuttgart, has not deterred Merz, who emphasizes the importance of maintaining open and tolerant societies, even in the face of individual cases of aggression.
4. The police are actively investigating the assault on Kiesewetter, as the suspect is known to them and has reportedly ties to the Querdenker movement, a group that has been making headlines due to its involvement in various contentious political issues in Germany.
5. Attacks on politicians from all parties, including the CDU, the Social Democrats, the AfD, and the Left Party, pose a threat to Germany's democratic system and should be viewed with utmost concern, according to Merz.
6. The Querdenker movement, which has gained notoriety for its unconventional views, has been identified as having links to the man who assaulted Kiesewetter, and this unfortunate incident underscores Merz's call for unity and adherence to democratic principles in Germany.

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