German police detained a suspect over a stabbing attack at the city’s iconic Holocaust memorial on Friday, leaving one person seriously injured. The assault occurred two days before a national election, amid a surge in antisemitic violence across Europe.
The victim, a 30-year-old Spaniard, was taken to hospital, while witnesses were treated for shock by emergency responders. Police have not yet identified the suspect or found the knife used in the attack. Investigations are ongoing.
Berlin has seen a rise in antisemitic incidents, with nearly 1,400 reported cases in the first six months of last year. The city’s far-right party, AfD, has promised to stop migration and deport immigrants, fueling concerns over Germany’s economic stagnation and immigration policies.
Germany is set to vote in parliamentary elections on Sunday, which may reshape the country’s political landscape. A recent string of attacks carried out by immigrants from Afghanistan and the Middle East has raised concerns about security. The latest incident comes as tensions between Germans and migrants continue to escalate.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/world/europe/berlin-stabbing-holocaust-memorial.html