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Tragic incident in Bühlertann: Man dies after police operation
Reactions from Baden-Württemberg to the traffic lights being turned off, ongoing public transport warning strikes and VfB Stuttgart's defeat against Bergamo.
Tragic incident in Bühlertann: Man dies after police operation
A dramatic incident shocked Baden-Württemberg: A 51-year-old man died after a police operation in Bühlertann. The man caused a stir on Tuesday evening by rioting and attacking police officers. Residents alerted the police when he threw objects onto the street. When they arrived, the situation quickly escalated and officers had to use pepper spray and batons to subdue the man. Despite the efforts of emergency services, who administered a sedative, the man collapsed and later died in hospital. The Heilbronn public prosecutor's office has started investigating the cause of death.
The failure of the traffic light coalition is causing heated debates in the political arena. Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has announced the dismissal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP), thereby sealing the official break in the coalition. Scholz justifies his decision with a lack of trust and criticizes Lindner for blocking laws. Lindner, on the other hand, blames Scholz for the failure and speaks of a calculated break. Political reactions from Baden-Württemberg are mixed: While SPD leader Andreas Stoch points out the FDP's responsibility, FDP politician Valentin Abel praises Lindner's resistance to the Chancellor's pressure. CDU leader Manuel Hagel describes the failure as “historic” and sees all parties responsible.
Strike and sport: A day full of events
In addition to the political turbulence, there are also significant disruptions to local public transport in Baden-Württemberg. The ver.di union has called for warning strikes, which is leading to bus and train cancellations in several regions. Routes in the Rhine-Neckar area and in Karlsruhe are affected, among others. Meanwhile, VfB Stuttgart disappointed their fans with a 2-0 defeat against Atalanta Bergamo in the Champions League, which further dampened their hopes of their first home win in the premier class. After the game, national player Chris Führich expressed his frustration with the opponent's ice-cold effectiveness and his own performance.