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Merz Under Pressure: What the Berlin Pride Attack Changes for Germany

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DW Berlin Briefing - Inside German politics

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Jul 28, 2026

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1991

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Summary

The attack on Berlin Pride has triggered a political debate. Calls for tougher security measures are getting louder, and pressure is mounting on Friedrich Merz's government amid 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 upcoming state elections?