After a deadly attack at Christopher Street Day in Berlin, a political debate has developed in Germany over tightening security and criminal law rules. According to available information, a white van drove into a crowd of people during the incident; one woman died and at least 16 other people were injured, some of them life-threateningly. Welt ↗
Following the presumed Islamist attack, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is calling for tougher measures against dangerous individuals, including preventive detention. The case has also raised questions about why the suspected perpetrator was at large despite a previous conviction. The CDU is therefore demanding a review of the rules of juvenile criminal law. Die Zeit ↗
Green politician Anna Gallina, who heads the conference of justice ministers, is calling for a thorough evaluation of the case before further steps are taken. According to available information, the Berlin parties disagree on whether changes in the law alone could prevent radicalization and similar attacks. Tagesspiegel ↗
The attack has once again opened up the debate about the safety of the queer community in Germany. In this context, political scientist Hendrik Hansen described Islamism as the greatest threat to queer people in the country and criticized part of the left-wing political spectrum for its approach to perpetrators. Further developments will depend on the results of the investigation and on whether the political parties agree on legislative changes. Die Zeit ↗
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Anschlag in Berlin: Dobrindt fordert nach Anschlag auf CSD härteren Umgang mit Gefährdern
Die Zeit
| 02:55 28.07.
Nach Anschlag in Berlin: Grünen-Politikerin Gallina: Anschlag intensiv aufarbeiten
Tagesspiegel
| 01:01 28.07.
Nach Anschlag in Berlin: Grünen-Politikerin Gallina: Anschlag intensiv aufarbeiten
Die Zeit
| 01:00 28.07.
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