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Authorities in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, are asking residents to honor fallen police officer Rouven Laur with a moment of silence on November 30th at 11:34 a.m. Laur was one of five people injured during a clash between the Islam-critical group Pax Europa and a 25-year-old Afghan man, who attacked demonstrators with a knife. The officer succumbed to his injuries, leaving the community of 300,000 people mourning his loss. High-profile attendees, including Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Minister President Winfried Kretschmann of the Green party, and Baden-Württemberg's Interior Minister Thomas Strobl from the CDU, have confirmed their plans to attend the memorial service.
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- The police in Mannheim are increasing their presence at potential hotspots of extremism in the city, following the knife attack and the ensuing demonstrations.
- Rouven Laur's police colleagues from all over Baden-Württemberg, Germany, are expected to attend the memorial service as a show of solidarity against crime.
- The Marketplace in Mannheim was the site of the clash between Pax Europa and the Afghan man, causing a stir in the local community and beyond.
- Mannheim's mayor has called for unity and understanding in the face of extremism, urging people to remember the fallen officer, Rouven Laur, and the impact his loss has had on the community.
- Federal authorities in Germany are emphasizing the importance of peaceful demonstrations and the role of the police in maintaining public order and safety, particularly in the context of the rising tide of extremism in the region.
