Arson attack on AfD politician's car: Political parties condemn the act:
A likely politically motivated arson attack on the car of AfD politician Baumann brings ...
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Politically Charged Arson Attack Shakes HamburgFour cars, including AfD politician Baumann's, were destroyed in a left-wing arson, raising security concerns for public officials.
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- On Monday night, the car of AfD parliamentary manager Bernd Baumann and three other vehicles parked nearby were completely burned down.
- A manifesto posted on Indymedia suggests left-wing political motivation, which Hamburg police have verified as authentic.
- The AfD and multiple Bundestag factions condemned the attack and called for a firm rule-of-law response.
- More than 2,200 crimes against politicians were reported in the first half of 2025, with the AfD experiencing the highest number at 808.
The thought comes very briefly, especially with the death threat against me, that I should follow Charlie Kirk to hell.— Bernd Baumann, AfD politician, reflecting on his thoughts after the arson attack on his car.
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