Overview

• On June 15 a group of masked assailants attacked the Fest der Vielfalt in Bad Freienwalde, lightly injuring two attendees.
• René Wilke told parliament that slogans calling for “national resistance” and video footage showing symbols linked the assault to Der Dritte Weg.
• Witnesses described the attackers as fully masked, wearing balaclavas and carrying objects suitable for violence.
• Police conducted a search of a 21-year-old suspect’s residence in connection with alleged ties to the right-wing extremist scene.
• AfD MP Lena Kotré faced criticism for suggesting the attack may have been exaggerated, while President Steinmeier stressed the need for stronger safeguards and democratic dialogue.