Berlin SPD Politicians Attacked by Neonazis, Prompting Calls for Unity

A violent assault on SPD campaigners by a group of young right-wing extremists in Berlin has led to widespread condemnation and plans for a multi-party demonstration supporting democracy.

Four young Neonazis, aged 16 to 19, attacked SPD campaigners at a Berlin train station, leaving one victim beaten on the ground while others cheered on.
The suspects, linked to a far-right group from Halle called 'Deutsche Jugend zuerst,' traveled to Berlin for a right-wing demonstration and are now under investigation for politically motivated violence.
The attack is part of a broader resurgence of organized far-right youth groups in Germany, which have been linked to rising violence against perceived leftists and minorities.
SPD leaders, joined by representatives from other democratic parties and civic organizations, have called for a protest march on December 21 to show solidarity and resist right-wing extremism.
Authorities, including the Berlin state prosecutor and state security, are investigating the incident, which experts describe as indicative of a 'new generation' of highly organized and violent Neonazis.