The attack on Berlin’s Pride parade has triggered a political debate in Germany’s capital. Calls for tougher security measures are getting louder, and pressure is mounting on Friedrich Merz’s government amid its latest cabinet reshuffling.
DW’s Michaela Küfner and Nina Haase discuss with government advisor on extremism Rebecca Schönenbach: What does this moment mean for Germany’s politics, its open society, and the country’s upcoming elections?
Chapters:
00:00 Attack at Berlin Pride
02:11 What authorities knew
04:03 Security and surveillance
08:03 When risk assessments fall short
11:14 Closing gaps in prevention
14:06 Government under pressure
18:22 Impact on upcoming elections
20:00 Considering legal changes
22:22 Why the AfD is holding back
26:27 Citizenship under debate
30:05 Can trust in the system be restored?
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