Federal President observes minute's silence for fallen Mannheim police officer.
Last Friday, a 25-year-old individual brutally stabbed a police officer who was part of the Islam-critical group Pax Europa. The officer later succumbed to his injuries. The Federal Prosecutor's Office is currently probing the suspect, suspecting this attack was a war against free speech.
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- At the commemorative event in Mannheim, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier led a minute of silence to honor the fallen police officer.
- During the event, CDU politician Thomas Strobl addressed the crowd, expressing his condolences and praising the officer's service in the police force.
- A moment of silence was also observed in the marketplace of Mannheim, as policemen from various departments paid their respects to their fallen colleague.
- The Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, attended the commemorative event as a representative of the German government, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law and respecting the role of law enforcement personnel.