Scholz: The government won't allow assaults on police personnel or government officials.
The Federal Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, announced a resolute strategy to combat attacks on public officials and security personnel, following the fatal stabbing of a police officer in Mannheim. Scholz expressed, "The fallen police officer in Mannheim defended our right to express our views freely."
Scholz assured, "If extremists try to forcefully limit these rights, they'll have to deal with us, their toughest adversaries. We'll use all the legal tools at our disposal."
Vice Government Spokesman, Wolfgang Büchner, addressed the media, stating Scholz's viewpoint, "An assault on a police officer on duty is an attack on each and every one of us." The Chancellor made it abundantly clear that a democratic state cannot tolerate attacks on public officials and security forces.
Scholz further acknowledged, "The late police officer's commitment to ensuring the safety of all citizens merits our utmost respect." Extending his condolences, Scholz expressed his sorrow to the family of the deceased officer, his friends, and his fellow officers at the Mannheim police.
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Scholz emphasized that the state will not tolerate extremism leading to attacks on policemen, as evidenced by his response to the Mannheim incident.
In light of the current climate of extremism, Scholz highlighted that all legal means will be utilized to protect government officials and security personnel from such assaults.
Following the tragic incident involving a state officer, Scholz urged that attacks on officers are not merely assaults on individuals but threats to the state and its democratic principles.
