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Berlin Mayor Demands Tougher Stance on Extremists After CSD Attack
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Berlin Mayor Demands Tougher Stance on Extremists After CSD Attack

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, is calling for stricter measures against Islamist extremists after a terror attack at a Christopher Street Day event.
  • Wegner stated that police and intelligence services need enhanced capabilities to monitor individuals deemed a threat.
  • Proposals include exploring electronic ankle monitors and other technological solutions to prevent future attacks.

Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, is demanding a tougher stance against Islamist extremists following a fatal terror attack at the city's Christopher Street Day celebration. Wegner emphasized the need for enhanced capabilities for police and intelligence services to better monitor individuals considered a threat.

"We must ensure that these individuals are under control at all times," Wegner stated after a Senate meeting. He acknowledged that constant police surveillance is not feasible, necessitating new forms of monitoring. The mayor suggested exploring options like electronic ankle monitors and adapting laws to prevent similar incidents.

We must ensure that these individuals are under control at all times.

— Kai WegnerBerlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, speaking after a Senate meeting about the need for stricter measures against extremists.

Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt also voiced support for increased use of electronic monitoring for extremists. The attack, suspected to be religiously motivated, resulted in one death and 29 injuries. The 21-year-old suspect, identified as a "Gefährder" (an individual authorities believe capable of serious crimes, including attacks), was shot and killed by police after fleeing the scene.

It will simply not be possible to control these individuals 24/7 - at least not with police officers.

— Kai WegnerBerlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, explaining the need for new monitoring methods.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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