Candidate for state parliament experiences verbal abuse at a grocery store.

Law enforcement authorities probe into the matter. - Candidate for state parliament experiences verbal abuse at a grocery store.

A Left Party candidate in Eisenberg was targeted in a political attack, as reported by the party. During a trip to the supermarket on Friday, the candidate was verbally abused by a man he recognized by name for no apparent reason. The same individual then grabbed the candidate's T-shirt. Thankfully, the candidate sustained no injuries and reported the incident. The authorities confirmed the report and are currently investigating the incident further without providing additional comments.

Christian Schaft, co-chair of Thuringian Left, expressed his concern over the issue saying, "Incidents like these cause fear in anyone willing to stand up for a democratic and open society." The increasingly toxic political climate from the right has a significant impact on people, causing them to feel emboldened to insult, threaten, or even physically harm others.

In recent times, multiple similar incidents have gained public attention. For instance, Matthias Ecke, an SPD campaigner, was brutally assaulted in Dresden. Schaft emphasized that "society, politics, and justice need to come together and send a strong message to put a halt to these forms of verbal and physical abuses."

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1. The Thuringia state election is approaching, and concerns about party safety have arisen after a Left Party candidate in Eisenberg experienced verbal abuse and had his T-shirt grabbed at a grocery store.
2. Amidst the state election campaign, the incident in Thuringia highlights the growing issue of crime targeting political figures, as parties prepare for the polls.
3. The Party of Democratic Socialism (PDS) in Thuringia called upon the police to take necessary measures to ensure the safety of candidates and party supporters in the lead-up to the State election.
4. The State election in Thuringia is significant as it could potentially impact the political landscape of Germany, and any form of political intimidation or crime can sway voting decisions, emphasizing the need for robust law enforcement.

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