Roderich Kiesewetter, a member of the German Bundestag from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), was attacked during a campaign event in Aalen, south-western Germany. Kiesewetter, known for his strong support for Ukraine and advocating for increased military aid, suffered minor injuries after being pushed to the ground by an attacker who called him a 'warmonger.' The attacker, identified as Peter, is a known activist with alleged ties to far-right parties and the anti-vaxxer movement.
Roderich Kiesewetter, a conservative parliamentarian, was assaulted at a campaign event in southwest Germany. The attacker is thought to be a member of a far-right party with ties to the anti-vaxxer movement. https://t.co/atfHwdoJSg
Roderich Kiesewetter, a Christian Democratic Union (CDU) member of the German Bundestag, became the latest politician in the country to be physically assaulted in the run-up to the European Union elections next Sunday. https://t.co/atfHwdoc2I
Roderich Kiesewetter is a true leader & an inspiration. Physically attacked on the campaign trail, he’s staying in the fight - and continuing to campaign for our security via victory in Ukraine. Thank you @RKiesewetter https://t.co/pyJG1Bu3iz
BREAKING: One of the most vocal German MPs supporting increased military aid for Ukraine @RKiesewetter has been injured after a physical attack against him in The @CDU politician was attacked in Aalen, south-western Germany by a man shouting that he is “a warmonger” 🇩🇪🇺🇦 https://t.co/GhLlQreTmP
A day after we published this, friend of Ukraine and member of German Bundestag, @RKiesewetter gets attacked in Germany. https://t.co/xt2tWatICS https://t.co/arleE3Md0e
Roderich @RKiesewetter said, a person who attacked him, was shouting "your warmonger!" ("Kriegstreiber!"). This is pro-Russian political terror against our politicians. This is our reality in Germany. Every person who stays for Ukraine knows, we can be attacked or killed. https://t.co/fk2apHLDjT
A Bundestag deputy who favors providing Ukraine with the maximum number of weapons has been attacked - Schwäbische Post CDU Bundestag deputy Roderich Kiesewetter was slightly injured in an attack in the town of Aalen. According to preliminary information, the attacker is Peter… https://t.co/qN0qkN5tWn
🚨 One of the strongest German supporters of Ukraine, CDU MP @RKiesewetter, was injured during a campaign event. The attacker insulted him as “warmonger”, hit & pushed him on the ground & lightly injured the politician. The attacker is a known activist. https://t.co/zfLvmed26d
#BREAKING: Roderich @RKiesewetter Kiesewetter, a member of the German parliament, was attacked in Aalen, south-western Germany, and suffered minor injuries. This is definitely related to Roderich's strong support for Ukraine. Our #SolidarityWithRoderich ! https://t.co/L9LNe3zcHD
Berliners say they are concerned over the likelihood that far-right parties, such as Germany's AfD, could get more seats in the European Parliament following the June 9 election. https://t.co/L0CStxJOsE