Violence Against Politicians on the Rise in Germany Amid Political Tensions
BERLIN, GERMANY – A disturbing trend of violence against elected officials in Germany has been highlighted by a recent attack on Franziska Giffey, a prominent Berlin politician known for her roles as the city’s top economic official, former mayor, and ex-federal minister. The incident, which occurred at an event in a Berlin library, left Giffey with injuries to her head and neck after being struck by a man wielding a bag containing a hard object. …