
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed deep concern over the car-ramming attack that took place at a Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg. The incident left nearly 40 people critically injured, with over 200 individuals sustaining injuries and five fatalities reported so far.
Scholz emphasized the significance of Christmas markets as peaceful and joyous places where people gather to celebrate the festive season, enjoying traditions like drinking mulled wine and sharing meals together. He condemned the brutal nature of the attack, describing it as a terrible act that caused harm and loss of life.