Mannheim Mourns Slain Officer Amid Rising EU Election Tensions

The killing by an Afghan asylum seeker has intensified debates on immigration and political violence in Germany.

Thousands gathered in Mannheim to honor the police officer killed in the attack.
The incident has fueled support for the far-right AfD party, which opposes immigration.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and local officials attended the memorial.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for stricter deportation laws for criminal offenders.
The attack has sparked protests and counter-protests, highlighting deep societal divisions.