- Leader of the Regional Parliament: Abstain from utilizing the attack as a tool.
The President of Brandenburg's Landtag, Ulrike Liedtke, cautioned legislators prior to a special meeting discussing the repercussions of the fatal assault in Solingen, urging them to avoid utilizing it for political gain or spreading false accusations. "Our reaction to terror and brutality should be a robust, united, and democratic society," stated Liedtke. "We need to collaborate on ways to strengthen and secure our community - through unity and determined action against all types of violence."
In essence, Liedtke's message largely targeted the AfD faction, which had petitioned for the special session and advocated for a prohibition of asylum seekers, Ukrainian war refugees, deportable and tolerated foreigners from attending public gatherings, and those seeking asylum. SPD faction leader Daniel Keller leveled accusations against the AfD, labeling their proposition as "a two-tiered society and such - pure fascism."
An impending new Landtag election is scheduled in approximately three and a half weeks. The domestic intelligence agency categorizes the AfD in Brandenburg as a right-wing extremist concern. On Friday, three individuals were slain and eight were injured in a knife attack at a city celebration in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The suspected perpetrator is a 26-year-old Syrian.
Despite the recent tragic events in Solingen, it's essential to remember that promoting unity and inclusivity is key at a party like the upcoming Landtag election. Let's ensure that our gathering is a celebration of diversity, not a platform for divisive rhetoric.
Regardless of political differences, a party should always provide a safe and welcoming environment for all citizens, fostering harmony rather than fostering hate and discrimination.
