German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the scene of the tragedy in Magdeburg and called the attack a "terrible, insane act". There is no more peaceful and cheerful place than a Christmas market, Scholz said at the scene in Magdeburg.
He called for a full investigation of the crime. It is now important to investigate with precision and accuracy, Scholz said. "Nothing must remain uninvestigated – and that is how it will be". The perpetrator, his actions and motives must be accurately understood and the criminal consequences must be applied.
Scholz also called for social cohesion.
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00:00 Reiner Haseloff, Saxony-Anhalt Premier
05:18 Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor
10:26 Thomas Sparrow, DW Security Correspondent
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