Overview

• A 13-year-old was apprehended for a life-threatening knife attack on a classmate at a Berlin primary school, with a similar incident reported in North Rhine-Westphalia shortly after.
• Vasili Franco of the Berlin Greens warns that reductions in youth social assistance could harm internal security and exacerbate youth violence.
• Youth violence is attributed to factors such as poverty, social exclusion, bullying, and rising political radicalization, amplified by online platforms.
• Experts highlight the importance of strong social infrastructure in disadvantaged areas but note challenges in implementation and overburdened support services.
• Social workers and psychologists in Berlin report being at capacity, underscoring the urgency of maintaining prevention programs in upcoming budget negotiations.