Incoming German Mayor Stabbed Near Home, Investigation Underway

In a shocking incident on Tuesday, Iris Stalzer, who was recently elected as the mayor of Herdecke in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, was brutally stabbed near her home. Stalzer, 57, is currently in critical condition following the attack, which reportedly involved multiple assailants. Her son discovered her after the assault, and she was found with severe stab wounds to her abdomen and back. Stalzer, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the primary center-left political party in Germany, is scheduled to take office in November. The motive behind this violent attack remains unclear, prompting law enforcement to launch an investigation. Local officials and residents are in shock over the incident, which raises serious concerns about the safety of public figures in the region. The SPD and others in the political community are calling for a thorough investigation and an urgent assessment of political violence in Germany. As the investigation unfolds, many are standing in solidarity with Stalzer, who was elected to bring fresh perspectives to the leadership of Herdecke. The community is hopeful for her recovery and urges law enforcement to swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2