Kiesewetter expresses gratitude for the sympathy shown after the attack.

CDU party member speaks out. - Kiesewetter expresses gratitude for the sympathy shown after the attack.

A man pushed and punched Kiesewetter, a campaigner for the CDU, during a rally in Aalen, east of Stuttgart, on a Saturday morning, leaving him with minor injuries. Police say the suspect, a city council candidate from a party connected to the Querdenker movement, fled the scene. At first, the "Swabian Post" reported this incident. The culprit is a 55-year-old man, and the police are currently investigating the motive behind the attack.

Citing the "Swabian Post," the man has not yet been identified. However, the police have not released any information about his background. Only that he is part of a party closely linked to the Querdenker movement.

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1. Roderich Kiesewetter, a CDU party member from Baden-Württemberg, expressed his gratitude for the public sympathy he received following the attack in Aalen.
2. Despite the attack, Kiesewetter continued his election campaign stand in various parts of Germany, including Ukraine, where he shared the importance of democracy.
3. The incident in Aalen drew attention to the Querdenker movement, which has been under scrutiny for its controversial views and associated parties.
4. The CDU party denounced the act of violence and called for stronger measures to combat crime and ensure the safety of all election campaigners in Germany.
5. The media in Stuttgart, such as the "Swabian Post," played an essential role in raising awareness of the attack and the ongoing investigation.
6. Despite Germany's commitment to democratic principles, incidents like these demonstrate the challenges faced in maintaining a peaceful, fair, and inclusive election campaign environment.

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