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Berlin Mayor Calls Car Attack on Pride Parade 'Brutal Assault' on Open Society

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner called the incident at the Christopher Street Day parade an attack on a free and open society.
  • A car drove into the crowd during the LGBTQ+ parade, killing one person and injuring at least 15.
  • Police are searching for suspects after the event was canceled.

Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner condemned the attack on the Christopher Street Day parade as an assault on the city's open society. "After a peaceful and colorful CSD, the assembly for a tolerant and peaceful Berlin was attacked in the most brutal way," he stated.

The incident occurred when a car drove into a crowd during the LGBTQ+ parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The attack resulted in one fatality and at least 15 injuries, with some victims sustaining life-threatening wounds. Emergency services, including firefighters and ambulances, were dispatched to the scene to provide aid.

Police have initiated an intensive search for suspects. In a video released on X, a police officer confirmed the ongoing search. The Christopher Street Day event, one of Europe's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations, was called off around 10:15 p.m. following the incident. A band's performance was interrupted, and attendees were urged to leave the area.

After a peaceful and colorful CSD, the assembly for a tolerant and peaceful Berlin was attacked in the most brutal way.

— Kai WegnerBerlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner's statement following the attack on the Christopher Street Day parade.
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