Assault on German Politician Sparks National Debate on Rising Aggression Towards Public Figures
Dresden, Germany – A violent assault on a prominent Social Democrat politician has sparked a nationwide debate over the increasing aggression towards public figures in Germany. Matthias Ecke, a member of the European parliament for the Social Democrats, was brutally attacked by four German teenagers in the city of Dresden, leaving him hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of individuals in public office and the need for stricter measures …