The images of the riots Stuttgart are also observed in Bavaria with concern. Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) assesses the situation in the Interview.
Stuttgart it came to frightening images. Strong riots* shop Windows were broken and police were attacked. Bavaria’s interior Minister Joachim Herrmann takes in an Exclusive Interview with the Münchner Merkur* position.
Munich, – events in Stuttgart are also observed in Bavaria, exactly. We spoke with the Minister of the interior Joachim Herrmann (CSU) about the Situation.
Bavarian interior Minister Herrmann in Stuttgart-Interview: “I have the inexplicable.”
Minister what you think of when you see the Videos from Stuttgart ?
Herrmann : for me It is terrifying that it could come from a null and void Situation to such an escalation. To brutal attacks on police officers, to looting, to the blind destruction of shop Windows and other property. I find this inexplicable.
What to do now?
Herrmann : First of all, we need to wait for the investigations and accurate analyses of Stuttgart . The initial findings say Yes, that it all started with a simple police control due to Drug-related offences . We will look at, as well as what the Suspect in the Interrogation statements. Overall, it shows how important it is that the police occurs consistently . In particular, in large cities you must be able to quickly draw on reserves, if the situation escalates, as in Stuttgart.
“such An escalation of the rule of law does not offer
may they Fear similar incidents in Bavaria?
Herrmann such escalation shall be the rule of law does not offer. the Total violence offenses of youth in the state of Bavaria in the last ten years, clearly on the decline . However, the crimes against police officers to take any form of disrespect, as well as physical attacks. The perpetrators are often under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
In Stuttgart, Germany appeared to be groups, on-the-go. There is such a thing here?
Herrmann : I can certainly recall no similar Situation. We experience but also in Bavaria, that among young people over the phone, via Whatsapp, or via social networks very quickly disseminate information. So people today, rapidly mobilize, although you often know exactly what it is all about. the a few weeks Ago we had a case in Augsburg, Germany. As new problems grow up for us.
interior Minister Herrmann: “it is Important that a visible police presence,”
you can do preventive little, or?
Herrmann : is Important is the visible police presence, especially in the big cities. , We reinforce the Bavarian police, therefore, more , from 2017 to 2023 to 3500 new jobs. In addition, we have recently been speaking at the conference of interior Ministers that the police need more restraint in the society. The vast majority of the population wants a strong police force to keep law and order and to our freedom the rule of law defended.
you play on the political debate.
Herrmann Statements of SPD Chairman Saskia esque, the police package of the racism suspected , are completely out of place.
you mean these Comments can affect such behavior?
Herrmann : For the case of Stuttgart, I can not say that the motives of the perpetrator must first be determined. But in General, I see it as a Problem. the I find the statements grossly negligent . Woman esque had already practiced in the light of the riots in Leipzig in January in a very wholesale criticism of the police. And now she pulls in the face of, in fact, completely inferior police violence in the United States in a lump sum, draw conclusions on Germany. the The political leadership is not allowed! If errors are made, they must be cleared up fully. Otherwise, the police should have our support.
Interview: Mike Schier
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