Berlin Pride attack exploited by AfD ahead of German regional elections

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An attack on the Berlin Pride parade has been linked to Islamist radicalism and lone‑wolf motives. Former Italian ambassador to Germany Michele Valensise, now president of the Institute of International Affairs, said the incident will be used by the far‑right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) to tap into immigration‑related fears and win votes in the upcoming regional elections.

The elections are scheduled for 6 September in Saxony‑Anhalt, 20 September in Berlin and Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern. Security forces are stepping up protection for the Christopher Street Day event in Hamburg. Party leader Friedrich Merz’s recent reshuffle aimed to strengthen the conservative bloc, but analysts warn it could have the opposite effect, especially if the AfD secures a plurality in Saxony‑Anhalt and must seek coalition partners.

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Alternative for Germany (AfD) · Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) · Berlin · Berlin Pride · Friedrich Merz · Michele Valensise · Saxony-Anhalt

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[● 11 SOURCES] The AfD will use the Berlin Pride attack to gain votes in upcoming regional elections. quotidianodifoggia.it · cn24tv.it · quotidianodibari.it · notiziedi.it · www.quotidianodelsud.it · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] German authorities are increasing security ahead of the Christopher Street Day event in Hamburg. quotidianodifoggia.it · cn24tv.it · quotidianodibari.it · notiziedi.it · www.quotidianodelsud.it · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Regional elections will be held on 6 September in Saxony‑Anhalt, 20 September in Berlin, and in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern. quotidianodifoggia.it · cn24tv.it · quotidianodibari.it · notiziedi.it · www.quotidianodelsud.it · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Michele Valensise is the former Italian ambassador to Germany and president of the Institute of International Affairs. quotidianodifoggia.it · cn24tv.it · quotidianodibari.it · notiziedi.it · www.quotidianodelsud.it · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Friedrich Merz’s reshuffle aimed to strengthen the conservative bloc but could have the opposite effect. quotidianodifoggia.it · cn24tv.it · quotidianodibari.it · notiziedi.it · www.quotidianodelsud.it · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The AfD is expected to win in Saxony‑Anhalt but may need a coalition if it does not achieve an absolute majority. quotidianodifoggia.it · cn24tv.it · quotidianodibari.it · notiziedi.it · www.quotidianodelsud.it · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] There is a phenomenon of Islamic radicalism in Europe, including lone‑wolf attackers motivated by personal causes. quotidianodifoggia.it · cn24tv.it · quotidianodibari.it · notiziedi.it · www.quotidianodelsud.it · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] An attack was carried out on Berlin's Pride event. quotidianodifoggia.it · cn24tv.it · quotidianodibari.it · notiziedi.it · www.quotidianodelsud.it · +6 more