Green Party Offices in Gotha Targeted With Death Threats and Vandalism

A threatening message was etched into windows of the Gotha Green Party office, marking the latest in a series of attacks on the party's properties and members.

• A death threat reading 'Volksverräter tötet Euch' ('Traitors, kill yourselves') was etched into the windows of the Green Party office in Gotha, causing significant damage.
• The vandalism resulted in an estimated 12,000 euros in property damage, including multiple broken windows and a damaged glass door.
• This incident is part of an ongoing pattern of attacks on Green Party offices and members, with reports of frequent vandalism, harassment, and threats over the past two years.
• The incident occurs just days before Germany's federal election, heightening concerns about politically motivated violence and intimidation.
• Police investigations are underway, but prior similar cases have rarely led to prosecution, raising questions about the adequacy of legal responses to such attacks.

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