German authorities are facing scrutiny over security measures and their knowledge of the suspect accused of driving into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, resulting in five deaths and over 200 injuries. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other officials were heckled during a visit to the scene, with some members of the public expressing outrage over perceived security failures. Despite defending the market’s layout and security protocols, authorities are under fire for possibly overlooking warnings about the suspect from last year. The suspect is now in pre-trial detention on charges of murder and attempted murder. The atmosphere in Magdeburg is somber and tense, with increased security measures in place at Christmas markets across Germany. Questions have been raised about the suspect’s background and possible warnings from Saudi Arabia, although investigations are ongoing. Social media posts by the suspect are also under scrutiny, with calls for accountability from platforms like X. Elon Musk, owner of X, is facing questions about the platform’s handling of threats made by the suspect. Por la mañana, antes del ataque, él publicó en apoyo al partido político de extrema derecha Alternativa para Alemania (AfD).
“Solo la AfD puede salvar a Alemania”, dijo.
La líder del partido, Alice Weidel, agradeció a Musk por su “nota” y dijo “la Alternativa para Alemania es de hecho la única y última opción para nuestro país”, en un mensaje retuiteado por Musk.
Cuando la BBC le preguntó a Berger sobre los comentarios de Musk diciéndole a los alemanes cómo votar, él dijo: “Creo que Elon Musk, antes de dar consejos no deseados a los ciudadanos alemanes, debería mirar la responsabilidad de su propia plataforma”.
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