A teenager surrendered to police in Dresden following an attack on a candidate from Chancellor Olaf Scholz's party, raising concerns about intimidation and violence ahead of the European Parliament election next month. The 17-year-old, accompanied by a parent, admitted to the act but provided no further details, according to Saxony state police.
The victim, Matthias Ecke, a candidate for the Social Democrats, was assaulted by four individuals while putting up posters in Dresden. He was subsequently hospitalized and underwent surgery for his injuries. This incident has sparked calls from both government and opposition parties for increased protection for politicians and election events.
