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Five years after Lübcke's passing: Brand regrets escalating violence.

"Five years after the murder of ex-Kassel district chief Walter Lübcke, CDU politician Michael Brand has expressed concern over the rising violence from extremists. He said in a statement to the RND, "[Since Lübcke's killing], the level of violence and threats has escalated from various...

Michael Brand (CDU/CSU) speaks during the debate in the German Bundestag.
Michael Brand (CDU/CSU) speaks during the debate in the German Bundestag.

Radical ideologies or practices - Five years after Lübcke's passing: Brand regrets escalating violence.

Five years ago, an extremist named Stephan E. killed the former Kassel government president Walter Lübcke. This Sunday, a remembrance ceremony will take place at the Kassel Martin Church for the slain CDU politician. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will be attending as the guest of honor.

Brand, a representative from Fulda, Hesse, recalled that Lübcke was always approachable and treated everyone equally and justly. "It's devastating that he was singled out for hate and lost his life as a result. This heinous act shows the power words can possess."

In recent weeks, there have been several violence incidents targeting politicians, such as SPD campaigner Matthias Ecke, who sustained serious injuries following a brutal assault in Dresden. A day prior, a CDU member of the German Parliament, Roderich Kiesewetter, was attacked in Aalen, Baden-Württemberg. Kiesewetter was slightly hurt, while the attacker escaped but was known to the police.

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  1. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Federal President, emphasizes the importance of embracing diversity in light of the anniversary of Walter Lübcke's assassination due to extremism in Kassel.
  2. The crime against Lübcke, a CDU politician and proponent of democracy, serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of extremist ideologies in German history.
  3. Michael Brand, a representative from Hesse, expressed his regret over the escalating violence against politicians, including the recent assault on SPD campaigner Matthias Ecke in Dresden.
  4. Steinmeier, attending the remembrance ceremony on Sunday at the Kassel Martin Church, called for unity amidst a climate of increasing extremism and intolerance in Germany.
  5. Extremism has once again reared its ugly head, with several high-profile attacks against politicians in recent weeks, such as the assault on CDU member of the German Parliament, Roderich Kiesewetter, in Aalen.
  6. Editorial network Germany, in its editorial, decried the rising tide of extremism and violence in politics, urging German society to stand up for democracy and equality in the face of such challenges.
  7. The remembrance ceremony for Walter Lübcke, a symbol of tolerance and justice, is a testament to the resilience of German democracy in the face of adversity and serves as a call to action to combat extremism.
  8. Five years after Lübcke's death, the issue of extremism and political violence persists, highlighting the need for increased vigilance and dialogue in German society to safeguard democracy and promote understanding between different ideologies.

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