German officials call for tighter extremism laws after Berlin Pride attack

A deadly attack at one of Europe's largest Pride parades in Berlin has prompted German officials to call for tougher laws targeting known extremists, The Guardian reports. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland, currently leading national opinion polls, accused the government of failing to confront Islamist radicalization on German soil, seizing on the attack ahead of three upcoming state elections. Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the country's conservative leader, said he would act with what he called prudence but also determination to close security gaps. The episode has sharpened an already heated debate over extremism and migration policy as the far right looks to mobilize voters before the vote.

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