Assault on Politician - Bundestag deputy: "I won't back down!"
The political leader of the Green Party, Emily Büning, penned on X that "once more, a politician is under assault, indicating an attack on our democracy and fair voting process. We won't cave in!"
During a political gathering in Göttingen city center on Saturday, 39-year-old Kollenrot was attacked and sustained minor injuries. A man viciously hit her multiple times in the upper body. The cops apprehended the perpetrator promptly, identified him as a 66-year-old, and then set him free. They are now probing into the incident.
Kollenrot shared with the German Press Agency that the assault took place at a political event that she was moderating. She suffered a bruised arm, and the police recorded the damage. Kollenrot has been a legislator since October 2021, and her core focuses are environmental and energy policies.
Germany has recently been shaken by numerous assaults on politicians and their aides.
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Katrin Göring-Eckardt, a prominent Green Party member and Bundestag deputy, expressed her concern about the incident, echoing Büning's sentiment that such attacks are a threat to democracy. The incident occurred in Göttingen, Kollenrot's hometown in Lower Saxony. Jürgen Trittin, another prominent Green Party figure, added his voice to the chorus, condemning the violence and emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic principles. In response to the wave of attacks on politicians, various German parties have been emphasizing the need for increased security measures. Emily Büning's call for unity and persistence in the face of adversity has resonated within the Bundestag, with many members expressing solidarity with Kollenrot. The incident has also brought Emily Büning, as a newcomer to the Bundestag, into the public spotlight.
Source: www.stern.de
