A tragic knife attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany, resulted in the deaths of a 2-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man, who intervened to protect children. Authorities arrested a 28-year-old Afghan suspect while investigating the motive. The attack follows heightened alertness after a recent Christmas market incident, intensifying public discussions on migration ahead of the February 23 election. Chancellor Scholz and CDU leader Merz expressed their dismay, calling for urgent actions against violent crimes involving migrants and stressing the need for law and order.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the stabbings as an "unbelievable act of terror," emphasizing the urgency of finding why the attacker remained in Germany.
Friedrich Merz asserted, "One thing is clear: Things cannot go on like this. We must and will restore law and order!"
In the aftermath of the stabbings, responses from chancellor candidates intertwined with election slogans, demonstrating the political implications of such violent acts.
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