German politician Franziska Giffey, a former mayor of Berlin and member of the centre-left SPD, was attacked in a local library by a man wielding a bag filled with hard contents. This incident is part of a recent string of assaults on politicians and campaign workers in Germany, particularly in eastern regions. Last Friday, Matthias Ecke, a lead candidate in the upcoming European elections, was seriously injured in an attack by four individuals, one of whom has been linked to the far right. Other incidents include a campaign worker for the Greens being beaten and kicked, and a female Greens politician being pushed and spat on while putting up election posters. The attacks have prompted shock and condemnation from political figures, with concerns raised about the increasing targeting of individuals involved in politics. German interior ministers are meeting to discuss a response to the escalating violence, with calls for better protection for politicians and campaigners. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, facing scrutiny amid spying allegations, is vying for electoral success in upcoming elections.
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