Radical beliefs and practices - Scholz urged by Merz following Mannheim: Take action by the government.
"This situation goes straight to the heart of our society's unity, that's all," said Merz. The recent murder of a police officer, along with other attempted murders in Mannheim, takes place during a time when our community is already feeling uneasy.
In recent events, there have been assaults on law enforcement officers, emergency responders, individuals trying to help, political opponents, and even local authorities. Merz specifically mentions the attack on an AfD politician in Mannheim on Tuesday night. These incidents demonstrate a growing disregard for decency and willingness to resort to violence. "So, we must respond with firmness and clarity to this disturbing trend," said Merz.
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- Friedrich Merz, a prominent figure in the CDU party, urgently appeals to the Federal Government, led by Olaf Scholz and his SPD party, to address the rising extremism in Germany, referring specifically to the recent crimes in Mannheim.
- Merz's call to action comes after the brutal murder of a police officer in Mannheim, and other violent attempts that have unsettled the community, including an assault on an AfD politician.
- Merz, a former potential candidate for Chancellor, stresses that the government must respond to this alarming trend with firmness and clarity, as it threatens the very core of Germany's unity and social cohesion.
- This appeal from Merz echoes in the halls of the Bundestag as lawmakers and citizens alike express their concerns about the growing intolerance and acts of violence in cities like Berlin and Mannheim.
- Meanwhile, Germany continues to push forward in other areas, with the national soccer team departing for the European Championship qualifying matches, and efforts to control unauthorized entries showing positive results.
