Tragedy in Magdeburg: Christmas market attack sparks outrage
In the attack on Friday at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, nine-year-old Andre Gleissner was killed. The boy was one of five victims of the incident. His mother and the local fire department paid tribute to him in heartfelt posts.
The tragedy at the Christmas market in Magdeburg continues to resonate, where on Friday evening a car plowed into a crowd of people.
As a result of the attack, five people lost their lives, including nine-year-old Andre Gleissner. The perpetrator, a Saudi Arabian who has been residing in Germany since 2006, was arrested.
The mother of the deceased boy, Désirée Gleissner, posted a touching message on Facebook, in which she bid farewell to her son.
"Let my little bear fly around the world again..." she wrote, expressing the deep grief of losing her child. Andre was a member of the children's fire brigade in Warle, which local firefighters emphasized, appealing for support for the family.
During the funeral service in Magdeburg, Bishop Friedrich Kramer spoke about the tragedy, questioning how to explain the boy's death to children at the market.
"Is there still a safe place that no one will destroy?" he pondered, expressing sympathy for the families of the victims.
Discussion on migration policy
The attack sparked widespread outrage in German public opinion and initiated a discussion on migration policy.
Some media outlets evaluate that this incident is a result of losing control over the borders, calling for reflection on political mistakes.
The perpetrator of the attack, a 50-year-old psychiatrist, was known for his anti-Islamic views and online activity. He sympathized with the right-wing AfD party.
