Christian Lindner Hit with Foam Pie During Political Event in Greifswald

The incident, carried out by a Left Party member, has prompted widespread condemnation and raised concerns about the erosion of democratic discourse.

FDP leader Christian Lindner was struck in the face with a foam pie during a campaign event in Greifswald by a 34-year-old member of the Left Party.
The attacker, a student and local politician, was protesting FDP policies and is now under police investigation for potential charges of assault and insult.
Lindner responded with humor, continuing his speech and warning of the dangers of increasing hostility in political discourse.
Prominent politicians across party lines, including Olaf Scholz and Robert Habeck, condemned the act, highlighting the importance of non-violent political engagement.
The Left Party leadership distanced itself from the attack, emphasizing its commitment to substantive debate over disruptive actions.