Deadly Magdeburg Christmas market attack shakes Germany as election looms – POLITICO

Authorities in Germany believe the driver responsible for the recent tragedy acted alone, having arrived in the country in 2006 and worked as a doctor. The upcoming election, triggered by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition collapse, sees the CDU leading in polls ahead of the far-right AfD, with migration issues playing a significant role. Likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to reduce asylum-seekers, while current Chancellor Scholz expressed condolences for the victims and praised rescue workers. The driver rented a car to carry out the attack at a crowded market, as reported by WELT.

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