German Politician Attacked: Expert Comments on Rise of Violence

A recent attack on German politician Sarah Wagenknecht has sparked concerns about rising political violence in Germany and Europe. Political analyst Alexander Rahr, speaking with the Russian newspaper Vzglyad, commented on the incident, noting that attacks on politicians, particularly in the West, have become more frequent. He stressed that while the attack on Wagenknecht was unfortunate, it was thankfully not fatal. Rahr drew a distinction between this incident and past attempts on the lives of individuals like Donald Trump and Robert Fico. He suggested that Wagenknecht’s chances of winning the upcoming election could be bolstered by the incident, attributing it to a broader societal radicalization unfolding in Germany and across Europe. Wagenknecht was reportedly attacked during a speech in Erfurt, with an assailant throwing paint at her while shouting slogans in Ukrainian or Russian.