Gatherings or celebrations. - Left-wing advocates in Leipzig targeted by assailants.
In Leipzig, two campaigners from a left-wing party were assaulted at a community event. Police reported that a 46-year-old man was hospitalized following the attack on Monday night.
According to party officials, the attacker allegedlyinflicted punches and kicks on both the 46-year-old and a 21-year-old. On top of physical abuse, the unidentified individual allegedly screamed, "the AfD is the only party that can be voted for." The assailant had already made his escape by the time emergency services arrived at the Lindenauer Market. Authorities are probing this case for aggravated assault.
The victims, it's been gathered, were aiding the traffic policy innovator of the left-wing faction, Marco Böhme, in his campaign.
Lately, there has been a spate of assaults on politicians and campaigners nationwide. Matthias Ecke, an SPD campaigner in Dresden, was savagely beaten. In the same city, Green city council member Yvonne Mosler was shoved and threatened while putting up posters. Berlin saw an assailant target Economics Senator Franziska Giffey (SPD), resulting in a suspect's initial confinement in a psychiatric hospital. Members of the AfD party have also faced attacks.
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- These incidents of violence against political campaigners have been spreading across Saxony, with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party also being targeted.
- Despite the escalating tensions and incidents of political violence, the upcoming elections in Germany are expected to see participation from various parties, including the AfD.
- As a result of the rise in political violence, the Leipzig police have increased patrols and security measures around election-related events and gatherings.
- The Local chapter of the left-wing party in Leipzig has declared that they will not be deterred by these acts of violence and will continue their campaign for fair elections and community engagement.
Source: www.stern.de
