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New rules for Gomm Cognes: Danger of weapons underground?
On the island of Reunion, there are serious concerns about the use of so-called gomm cogne, non-lethal weapons that are often used in violent incidents. These weapons, originally intended for personal defence, often cause serious injuries and lead to bloody confrontations if used improperly. While the need for regulated use of these weapons was urgent, the new legislation also poses the risk of a thriving black market. The Gomm Cogne regulations were updated in July to increase community safety and…
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Ramelow on security debate: Fear is being stoked in the election campaign
The political landscape in Thuringia is in flux. With polls placing the AfD at around 30 percent and the possibility that the BSW could become the second strongest force under the leadership of Sahra Wagenknecht, the Left Party, including Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow, is facing serious challenges. Critics accuse the Left Party of not adequately addressing the population's fears and concerns about internal security, while the AfD and the BSW are using aggressive election campaign strategies around the issue of…
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Schleswig-Holstein’s Prime Minister calls for legal measures after violence
In recent weeks, a lively debate has developed in Schleswig-Holstein politics about the issue of security and asylum rights. This followed tragic events that shook the entire Federal Republic. Particularly noteworthy is the knife attack in Solingen, which resulted in a wave of concern and calls for stricter measures. Schleswig-Holstein's Prime Minister Daniel Günther took a clear position and praised the federal government for the steps taken in response to these incidents. Günther said that it was important to act…
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Scuffle in Ansbach asylum accommodation: security forces injured
On a moving and shocking night in Ansbach, two security guards were beaten so badly that they had to be hospitalized after a violent altercation in an asylum accommodation. It all started when one of the migrants was served with a deportation notice. The Fränkische Landzeitung reported that the incident took place on Wednesday evening around 10 p.m. Three asylum seekers, including a 23-year-old and a 29-year-old Turk, got into a heated argument with security forces. The third attacker is…
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Brandenburg’s response to violence: security measures and asylum policy in focus
After a tragic knife attack that cost the lives of three people at the last festival in Solingen, politicians in Brandenburg have debated new security measures. The attack, which also resulted in numerous injuries, caused public awareness of security in the region to rise dramatically. Michael Stübgen, Brandenburg's Interior Minister, announced in an urgent session of the state parliament that security measures for public events would be intensified immediately. In his speech, Stübgen expressed concern about the possibility that there…
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New changes in the school system: Final work instead of VWA at AHS and violence protection concepts for all schools
The 2022/23 school year brings some notable changes to the Austrian education system. Particularly noteworthy is the abolition of the requirement for pre-scientific work (VWA) at AHS and the introduction of a "final paper" as an alternative. This can now also be created in the form of a multimedia product, a video report or a podcast. Education Minister Martin Polaschek (ÖVP) argues that the traditional written paper is no longer up to date in view of modern AI models such…
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Solingen: City festival becomes the scene of brutal violence – demands for consequences
On Friday evening, a gruesome act of violence occurred in Solingen that shocked the entire region and beyond. A man randomly attacked people with a knife during a city festival, leaving three people dead and eight injured. These tragic events have sparked a debate in the political landscape of Schleswig-Holstein about security and current gun laws. Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) expressed his shock at the incident and described it as "incomprehensible" that someone was capable of turning a peaceful…
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Insights into the Middle East conflict: Is peace in danger?
In the current situation in the Middle East, many people in Israel and the Palestinian territories are gripped by a sense of hopelessness. The ongoing violence and the Israeli government's controversial settlement policies are contributing to a deep divide between communities. This is particularly evident in the personal narratives we explore in a new series. On October 7, 2023, a devastating incident occurred: Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, causing an immediate escalation of the conflict. These attacks not only put many…
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Chaos in Solingen: Sánchez condemns violent attack at local concert
On Friday, a tragic incident occurred in Solingen, Germany, which caught the attention of political leaders in Europe. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reacted promptly on Saturday to the attack, which resulted in three people being injured at a concert, making it clear that violence in any form is incompatible with European values. Sánchez said on the "X" platform that his thoughts and sympathy are with the families of the victims. He described the incident as an unspeakable act of…
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After fatal attack: Political demands for more security in train stations
The recent events at Frankfurt Central Station have sparked a wave of outrage and calls for security measures. In a brutal incident on Tuesday evening, a 27-year-old man lost his life when he was shot several times. A 54-year-old suspect has been arrested and is suspected of being responsible for the murder. This raises questions about security at Germany's most important transport hubs and leads to intense political debates. Politicians from the CDU have expressed concern about security at train…