Center-left politician attacked in German library amid wave of attacks – POLITICO

“The suspect then walked away. “Ms. Giffey briefly went to the hospital for outpatient treatment because of headaches and neck pain,” the report said.

The attack on Giffey is the latest in a series of attacks on politicians in Germany in the run-up to European Parliament elections in June, sparking calls for better protection.

In a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter, Giffey said: “I am concerned and shocked by the increasing ‘fair game culture’ in which politically active and committed people in our country are increasingly subjected to seemingly justified and acceptable attacks.”

“There is no justification for these attacks. They are a transgression that we as a society must confront decisively,” she added.

German politicians have condemned the attack, including Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner Who said that? “Anyone who attacks politicians is attacking our democracy. We won’t accept that. We will resist all forms of violence, hatred and incitement and protect our democracy.”

“We will discuss the consequences in the Senate, including tougher penalties for attacks on politicians,” he added.