Berlin Pride attack: Victims transition to long-term support

Four weeks after an Islamist terror attack during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) celebrations in Berlin, federal victim representative Roland Weber announced that the acute phase of victim support has concluded. The attack, which occurred on July 25, involved a vehicle driving into a crowd, resulting in one death and 31 injuries. The alleged perpetrator, who reportedly attempted to join the Islamic State in the past, was shot during a police raid.

Weber stated that officials are now transitioning to personalized discussions to provide tailored, long-term assistance, such as help with rehabilitation. Most injured individuals have since been discharged from hospitals. The victim representative noted that the support system is functioning effectively, as no formal complaints regarding the aid provided have been received.

In response to the attack, Irme Stetter-Karp of the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK) expressed solidarity with the LGBTQ community, describing the event as a heinous attack aimed at queer people. She emphasized the need for society and the church to defend the dignity of all individuals against ideologically inspired rejection.