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Officials urge staff members to participate in a moment of reflection.

State authorities request employees of ministries and parliament to participate in a moment of silence in honor of Rouven Laur, who passed away following a knife attack during an anti-Islam rally the previous Friday. The Baden-Württemberg law enforcement agency has urged for a moment of silence...

Police officers stand at the market square during a rally.
Police officers stand at the market square during a rally.

Radical ideologies - Officials urge staff members to participate in a moment of reflection.

"A terrible action that frequently exposes police officers and policewomen to great danger is right in front of us," states a letter from Baden-Württemberg's Minister President, Winfried Kretschmann, and Deputy Minister President and Interior Minister, Thomas Strobl. "The police community is mourning one of their own. We all mourn an officer who has represented our state, our community, and our liberal democratic fundamental order."

At an event taking place at Mannheim's market square at 11:34 am, Bundestag President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Strobl will attend. Steinmeier will place a floral wreath prior to the ceremony.

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  1. In response to this tragic event, a minute of silence will be observed during the Parliament session, proposed by Rouven Laur, the state government spokesperson.
  2. Extremism once again reared its ugly head, leading to the death of a police officer in Baden-Württemberg.
  3. The State government and the police are working tirelessly to investigate the crime and bring the perpetrators to justice.
  4. At 11:34 am, a moment of silence will be held at Mannheim's city hall, where Thomas Strobl and Bundestag President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will attend.
  5. Strobl, the Interior Minister of Baden-Württemberg, will speak at the event, addressing the pain felt by the police community and the whole state.
  6. The German national soccer team, on their way to participate in the European Championship qualifying matches, passed through Stuttgart, expressing their condolences to the police force and offering their support during this difficult time.

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