Chancellor Olaf Scholz has condemned a knife attack in Southern Germany, marking a clear shift in his rhetoric on migration ahead of a national election. The attack occurred near a group of pre-school children and resulted in two deaths, including a two-year-old boy. The event comes as migration remains a key issue for Germans as they prepare to vote on Feb. 23. Scholz stated, “I am tired of these violent crimes occurring every few weeks, perpetrated by individuals who came to us seeking protection.” His remarks highlight his opposition to tolerance and the unacceptable nature of such acts of violence. The attack has sent shockwaves through Germany, where migration is increasingly a polarizing topic ahead of the upcoming election cycle.
Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/olaf-scholz-germany-knife-attack-migration-election