Overview

• A 39-year-old woman with a history of mental health issues injured 18 people in a knife attack at Hamburg's main train station, one day after being discharged from psychiatric care.
• The German government is reassessing mental health policies, including potential reforms to risk assessment and care for individuals with severe psychiatric conditions.
• Debate intensifies over a proposed registry for violent individuals with mental health issues, with advocates citing public safety and critics warning of stigmatization.
• Experts argue for increased investment in mental health care infrastructure and early intervention as more effective solutions than registries or stricter laws.
• The police union calls for better coordination between law enforcement and mental health services, along with reforms to privacy laws to improve risk management.