Trump attack: Effects on Germany's security policy
Trump attack: Effects on Germany's security policy
Politics-Interior Ministry fits the danger assessment after Trump attack
The Interior Ministry in Berlin after the tragic murder attack on former US President Donald Trump also focused on the consequences for the security situation in Germany during an election campaign appearance in the USA. A spokeswoman for the ministry underlined the importance of such events for the ongoing exams of the security authorities.
assassination on Trump as an important aspect
Jochen Kopelke, the federal chairman of the police union (GdP), also referred to this incident. He emphasized the need to adapt the security assessments, especially when visiting high-ranking US representatives. "This assassination affects the risk assessment, especially when visiting American high-ranking representatives and of course the president," he said.
examination by the Interior Ministry
The spokeswoman for the Federal Ministry of the Interior, which is led by Nancy Faeser (SPD), said that the security authorities of the federal and state governments continuously adapt their measures. Important factors are specific occasions such as the assassination attempt on Trump and permanent threats, for example by the Russian regime. "The security authorities of the federal government and the federal states are constantly adapting their measures to the respective situation and situation, both in terms of individual protective persons and in general."
warning of radicalization
Michael Stübgen, Minister of the Interior of Brandenburg and Chairman of the Interior Ministers' Conference, warned in the context of the state election campaigns in three East German federal states of a radicalization of the political arguments in Germany. "We are far from American circumstances, but also with us, hatred and willingness to violence are constantly increasing in the political discussion," said Stübgen. He emphasized that the attack on Trump should be a warning for Germany. "The attack on Donald Trump may not affect us immediately, but it should be a warning to us where it can lead if our society drives apart."
background information
It is important to note that political violence in the form of attacks is not only an immediate danger, but can also have long -term effects on the feeling of security and social stability. Such events are often taken as an impetus to revise the security protocols and to strengthen protective measures for political representatives.- Nag
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