Environmental activist - Local authority and officials denounce assault on Kollenrott.
After the assault on Green Party representative Marie Kollenrott in Göttingen took place, the city council and administration have spoken out against it and expressed their support for the legislator. "We are all advocates for a democratic and unified Europe. There is no place in Göttingen, Germany, or Europe for attacks on individuals like Marie Kollenrott, who strive for the common good," said a joint statement from the council and administration, published by the city on Monday.
The attack on Kollenrott occurred during a campaign event in the Göttingen city center on Saturday. A male individual repeatedly punched Kollenrott in the upper body. The 39-year-old sustained injuries to one arm. Police apprehended the suspected perpetrator, a 66-year-old guy, not long after the incident near the crime scene. The state security agency is looking into the situation as a possible political crime.
Read also:
- Tough return to normality in snow and ice
- Fewer unauthorized entries: Domino effect through controls
- Trial against BND employee from mid-December
- Xhaka leads Leverkusen to triumph in cup tournament, scoring two goals.
The assault on Marie Kollenrott, a representative of Alliance 90/The Greens in Lower Saxony's Goettingen, was strongly criticized by local authorities. The city council and administration issued a statement, expressing their disappointment and condemning such acts of violence against individuals who advocate for the common good, both in Goettingen and across Europe. This incident highlights the need for unity and respect in democratic societies, as political parties work towards shaping a better future for all. Marie Kollenrott was attacked during a campaign event in the city center, leading to injuries, and the suspected perpetrator, a 66-year-old man, was apprehended by the police.
Source: www.stern.de
