What the Berlin Pride Attack Changes for Germany | Berlin Briefing Podcast
The attack on Berlin's Pride parade has triggered a political debate in Germany’s capital. Calls for tougher security measures are getting louder, and pressure is
The attack on Berlin's Pride parade has triggered a political debate in Germany’s capital. Calls for tougher security measures are getting louder, and pressure is mounting on Friedrich Merz's government amid its latest cabinet reshuffling. DW’s Michaela Küfner and Nina Haase discuss with government advisor on extremism Rebecca Schönenbach: What does this moment mean for Germany’s politics, its open society, and the country's upcoming elections? Chapters 00:00 Attack at Berlin Pride 02:11 What authorities knew 04:03 Security and surveillance 08:03 When risk assessments fall short 11:14 Closing gaps in prevention 14:06 Government under pressure 18:22 Impact on upcoming elections 20:00 Considering legal changes 22:22 Why the AfD is holding back 26:27 Citizenship under debate 30:05 Can trust in the system be restored? You can listen to DW Berlin Briefing on Apple Podcasts: DW Berlin Briefing - Inside German politics Spotify: DW Berlin Briefing - Inside German politics Subscribe to the Berlin Briefing newsletter: Newsletter Registration For more news go to: News and current affairs from Germany and around the world Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► DW News (@dwnews) / X Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe
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