German Politician Sahra Wagenknecht Attacked with Paint During Campaign

Incident in Erfurt highlights rising political violence ahead of crucial state elections in Thuringia and Saxony.

Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of the BSW party, was lightly splattered with red paint by an assailant using a medical syringe.
The attack took place during a campaign event in Erfurt, ahead of state elections where BSW and AfD are polling strongly.
The attacker was quickly subdued by security and arrested; the motive remains unclear.
Wagenknecht resumed her speech shortly after, urging supporters not to be intimidated.
Political violence has been increasing in Germany, with multiple incidents targeting politicians in recent months.