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Germany pledges justice over Berlin Pride attack as police hunt suspect
Police are searching for a 21-year-old suspect after the van attack forced organizers to cancel remaining Pride events and a planned vigil.
- On Saturday, July 25, 2026, 21-year-old Abdul Ballout drove a van into crowds near Berlin's Brandenburg Gate during Christopher Street Day, killing one person and injuring 29 others.
- Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated Ballout had prior convictions and ties to the Islamist scene; he remained free after a May sentencing for preparing a serious act of violence.
- Police launched a city-wide manhunt following the van ramming and machete attacks, ultimately killing Ballout on Sunday, July 26, 2026, after a search lasting nearly 24 hours.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the violence "an attack on our society" and promised investigation with "utmost severity," while Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner questioned judicial handling of known threats.
- Authorities are reviewing security at public gatherings amid fears of copycat crimes, while the incident fuels political debate over migration ahead of September state elections.
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The terrorist attack in Berlin has created great concern ahead of this weekend's Pride parade in Stockholm. At the same time, police in Germany and Sweden want to reassure visitors. "There are no threats directed at Stockholm or the parade," says police spokesperson Ola Österling.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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The LocalGerman government promises tougher laws after attack on Berlin's Pride
Germany's interior minister announced plans to toughen laws just two days after an extremist attack on Berlin's Pride parade. Within the justice system, voices warn against hasty action before a deeper investigation is concluded.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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