In brief
On February 13, 2025, a serious incident unfolded in Munich when a vehicle drove into a gathering of union demonstrators, leading to multiple injuries and the arrest of the driver. Police have yet to determine if this crash was an unintentional accident or a targeted attack. This event occurred shortly before the Munich Security Conference is set to commence just a short distance away, a hallmark event attracting global attention.
Sandra Demmelhuber, a journalist from Bayerischer Rundfunk, reported on the turmoil at the scene. Many individuals were in distress, as she depicted, “There is a person lying on the street and a young man was led away by the police. People sitting, crying and shaking on the ground.” The demonstration was organized by Verdi, a leading German union, as part of a one-day strike involving city employees.
