Apolda is under pressure: vigil and protests against knife attack!

Apolda is under pressure: vigil and protests against knife attack!

In Apolda, the mood is bubbling! Next Saturday, the police will expect a large -scale operation in the city center, where more than 1,000 people are expected around the marketplace. The reason for this are a registered vigil and numerous counter -protests. These events have caused excitement in the city, not least because of a dramatic incident that has recently occurred. Red flames and newspaper articles are shown on flyers that were distributed in Apolda, which report on an employee of the Weimar Land district office, which was seriously injured. Title of the flyer: "The red line is exceeded. For a safe Apolda" - a clear indication of the worrying situation in the region.

The knife attack itself occurred on Monday morning, June 16. The victim, an employee of the district office, has suffered the most serious abdominal injuries and has been in mortal danger since then. The perpetrator, a 21-year-old Turk from a joint accommodation, initially fled from the scene, but later stood up to the police. The man is now in custody because of attempted homicide, while the investigators have not yet revealed any further details about motifs or the exact crime scene because the investigations are still running. Thuringia24, which reports on this terrible incident, provides more information about this incident and illuminates the drastic circumstances that have led to the upcoming demonstration.

demonstrations and security measures

The police have taken extensive security precautions to secure the meetings that start from 2 p.m. Special focuses are on the market and rectangle. In view of the possible confrontations between the participants of the vigil and the members of the "Colorful Land Weimarer Land" alliance, which calls for counter -protests with the motto "Together with heart instead of agitation", the police can expect numerous restrictions. The residents and shops around the marketplace have to expect disabilities and closures between 12 and 6 p.m. Although authorized residents can enter the areas, they should always have their ID card at hand.

It is part of a troubling trend. According to the Constitutional protection , violence-oriented right-wing extremist potential has risen to around 15,300 people. In 2024, 37,835 right -wing extremist crimes were reported, which corresponds to an alarming increase of 47.4 % compared to the previous year. Incidents of such a kind as the knife attack in Apolda show the explosive location and illustrate the need for committed measures against extremism in the region.

The different groups on both sides of the protest-from supporters of the vigil such as the AfD City Councilor Simon Ehrenreich to the diverse organizations that speak against right-wing extremism-rely on clear communication of their positions. The event could have the potential to open deeper social ditches, but those responsible emphasize that the dialogue is indispensable. It remains to be seen whether the vigil for a safe Apolda leads to a moving concern or tensions.

The next few days could be decisive for how the social situation in Thuringia develops and whether Apolda will take a new place on the map of public debates on security and social cohesion. Stay tuned, we will keep you up to date with the developments!