- Scholz exhibits disappointment over the stabbing incident in Solingen.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz was taken aback by the deadly stabbing incident in Solingen. He shared his dismay on the X platform, stating, "The incident in Solingen is an appalling occurrence that leaves me shaken." Following a conversation with Solingen's mayor, Tim Kurzbach, Scholz confirmed that several individuals had been viciously murdered. He expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured, adding, "The culprit needs to be swiftly caught and given a severe punishment as per the law."
According to police reports, the attack occurred during the Friday evening festivities at the town fair. Three individuals lost their lives, and eight others sustained injuries. The North Rhine-Westphalia police categorized this incident as an attack due to the calculated nature of the perpetrator's actions.
The SPD, being the governing political party in North Rhine-Westphalia, released a statement expressing their deep sympathy and support for the affected communities following the horrific incident in Solingen. Chancellor Scholz, being a member of the SPD, strongly condemned the attack and called for justice.
