Germany is experiencing a troubling wave of attacks on politicians, recalling the 'darkest era' of its history. This has prompted a special meeting of German ministers. The recent incidents, which have escalated to severe physical assaults including one politician suffering broken bones, have been condemned by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whose Social Democrats have been a target, as a threat to democracy. The attacks have involved various forms of aggression from insults to physical violence. German police have expanded their investigation following an attack on a Dresden politician, involving counter-terrorism units and suspecting teenagers, though no clear motive has been identified yet.
The weekend attack on a center-left politician in Eastern Germany has been widely condemned. But insults, threats and attempts at intimidation have long been a part of campaigning. https://t.co/Txvv5X2CiE
Recent attacks in Germany came to a head on Friday, when a victim was left with broken bones. Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whose Social Democrats have been a target, decried the attacks as a threat to democracy. https://t.co/otTElPqNx5
German police widen probe after Dresden politician attack - teenagers suspected, no motive yet, but CT investigators are involved #terrorism https://t.co/2NFeMGszrz
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