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Seven years after Walter Lübcke's murder, Germany debates its lessons

Original: Der Haltungsschaden Vor sieben Jahren wurde Walter Lübcke von einem Rechtsextremisten ermordet. Die Umstände der Tat wur

Walter Lübcke, a Christian Democratic politician in Hesse, was murdered by a right-wing extremist seven years ago; investigators and observers repeatedly described the killing as an execution. His only 'offence' was defending the basic decency of welcoming refugees. Commentators argue Germany still suffers a 'Haltungsschaden' — a failure of attitude — in how it confronts right-wing extremism and protects those who stand up to it.

Why now: The seventh anniversary of the murder has prompted renewed reflection on political hatred and the response to right-wing extremism in Germany.

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