Die Toten Hosen Call for Unity and Resilience Following Munich Attack

The band urges Germans to reject fear and hate, warning against the divisive influence of right-wing populism ahead of national elections.

A 24-year-old man drove into a group of demonstrators in Munich, injuring nearly 40 people, including a critically injured child, in what investigators believe was an Islamist attack.
Die Toten Hosen condemned the attack as shocking and urged the public to maintain calm and reject hate-driven responses.
The band emphasized that societal divisions should not be framed as 'Germans vs. foreigners,' but rather as a fight against violence, hate, and intolerance.
They called for preserving Germany's asylum rights while ensuring accountability for violent offenders, including potential deportation when justified.
The group warned of the destabilizing tactics of right-wing populists and stressed the importance of protecting democracy during a time of global uncertainty.