Germany's Faeser says AfD shouldn't exploit Magdeburg attack – DW – 12/26/2024
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Five people were killed and over 200 were injured when a car was driven through crowds at the Christmas market in Magdeburg in eastern Germany. The far-right Alternative for Germany held a rally in the city on Monday.

Summary

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser criticized the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) for politicizing last week’s Magdeburg Christmas market attack, where a car drove into crowds, killing 5 and injuring over 200.

Faeser condemned the AfD’s rally, attended by 3,500 people, as exploiting victims’ suffering ahead of February snap elections.

The 50-year-old suspect, Taleb A., a Saudi-born German resident since 2006, is in custody.

Investigators are examining his motives, noting his criticism of Islam and prior support for the AfD.

  • wewbull@feddit.ukEnglish
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    3 days ago

    That, and use the power the people have given you to make things better for the people. Not corporations or GDP but what your people need to feel happier.