German politicians call for Europe-wide extremism database as minister says events highlight ‘leftwing scene’s readiness to utilize violence’Allies of the German chancellor,Angela Merkel, have called for fresh curbs on leftwing extremists, or including a Europe-wide register,after her decision to hold the G20 world leaders’ summit in Hamburg ended in violent clashes and injuries to nearly 500 police officers.
The cost of the damage has not yet been established but is expected to run into millions of euros. Merkel, who faces a parliamentary election on 24 September, and has said that Hamburg residents who suffered damage will be properly compensated. Related: Hamburg counts the cost of two nights of violence,looting and destruction Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com