Political Violence Shakes Germany Ahead of European Parliament Election
By Jane Smith
Editorial Contributor
1 hour ago
German Chancellor Condemns Attack on European Parliament Member
Matthias Ecke, the top candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Saxony, was assaulted while putting up posters in Dresden. The 41-year-old Mr. Ecke suffered serious injuries and had to undergo surgery following the attack. The incident occurred in the Striesen district of Dresden, East Germany, where four unidentified individuals hit and kicked him.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denounced the attack on Mr. Ecke, labeling it as a direct threat to democracy. Speaking at a congress of European socialist parties in Berlin, Mr. Scholz emphasized the importance of standing against such acts of violence to protect democratic values.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser raised concerns about the rise of violence incited by extremists and populists. The SPD pointed fingers at supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) for the assault on Mr. Ecke, accusing them of targeting democratic individuals.
Escalating Political Tensions
Shortly before the attack on Mr. Ecke, a 28-year-old Greens campaigner was also targeted by the same group on the same street in Dresden. This incident, along with the recent harassment of Greens deputies in Essen, highlights the growing climate of violence in Germany’s political landscape.
The attack on Matthias Ecke serves as a stark warning to the nation, signaling a dangerous trend of disregard for democratic principles. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola expressed her solidarity with Mr. Ecke, condemning the vicious nature of the assault.
As the European Parliament election approaches, the need to safeguard democratic values and protect political candidates from violence becomes increasingly urgent. It is imperative for all citizens to unite against such threats and uphold the foundations of democracy.
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With the participation of official figures…the funeral of Al-Burhan’s son in Ankara | News
4/5/2024-|Last update: 4/5/202409:46 PM (Mecca time)
The body of the son of the President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander of the Sudanese Army, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, was held today, Saturday, and buried in the “Qarshiyaga” cemetery in the Turkish capital, Ankara, where he died yesterday as a result of a traffic accident that occurred about two months ago.
The funeral prayer ceremony attended by Al-Burhan was attended by official figures from the Turkish side, most notably Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, Defense Minister Yaşar Guler, Head of the Intelligence Service Ibrahim Kalin, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Bekir Bozdag, Deputy Foreign Minister Yasin Akram Serem, and Ankara Security Director Engin Dinç.
Officials from the Sudanese embassy in Ankara also participated in the funeral prayer.
Sources had previously reported to Al Jazeera Net that Al-Burhan arrived in the Turkish capital at dawn on Saturday, to hold the funeral of his son, who died yesterday, Friday, after spending several weeks in intensive care.
The sources explained that Al-Burhan will participate in the funeral following the noon prayer, before attending the funeral ceremony at the residence of the Sudanese ambassador in the Turkish capital.
Anatolia Agency reported that Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz received Al-Burhan upon his arrival in Türkiye.
Activists had also previously circulated pictures and scenes that they said were of the accident that occurred when Al-Burhan’s son collided with a vehicle in front of him while he was riding his motorcycle at the intersection of Incek Atlem University in Ankara.
Turkish media sources reported that the police had begun investigating the circumstances of the accident to determine the causes and responsibilities, in accordance with applicable laws and legislation.
Source: Al Jazeera + Anatolia + social networking sites
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