German officials call for tighter extremism laws after Berlin Pride attack
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German officials are calling for stricter laws targeting extremists after a deadly attack at Berlin's Pride parade. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), leading in national polls, has blamed the government for failing to address Islamist radicalism. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised a measured response to improve security. The political fallout is unfolding ahead of three key state elections.
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AfD, top in national polls, accuses government of failing to tackle Islamist radicalism.
The AfD accused the government of failing to tackle Islamist radicalism on German soil.
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The AfD accused the government of failing to tackle Islamist radicalism on German soil.
The Guardian- AfD, top in national polls, accuses government of failing to tackle Islamist radicalism.
- State elections provide context for political maneuvering.
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Loaded language removed<p>Alternative für Deutschland, topping polls ahead of state elections, accuses government of failing to tackle Islamist radicalism</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/27/europe-wildfires-france-spain-emmanuel-macron-crisis-meeting-pedro-sanchez-castillon-latest-news-updates">Europe live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>German officials have called for a…
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The AfD accused the government of failing to tackle Islamist radicalism on German soil.
The GuardianThe attack occurred at Berlin Pride, one of Europe’s biggest Pride parades.
The GuardianThe far right seeks to mobilise outraged voters before three key state elections.
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