Paris Assaults Are Attack on Our Democracy
Regarding the terror attacks in Paris the parliamentary group leaders of DIE LINKE, Sahra Wagenknecht and Dietmar Bartsch, declare:
“The horrible terror attacks of Paris are deeply abominable. The brutal approach of the attackers is inhuman and expression of barbaric violence. Our deep-felt sympathy goes out to the many victims, their families and friends.
Now, everything has to be done to seize the fugitives and their instigators and to hold them consequently liable. The backgrounds of the acts have yet to be completely clarified and everything must be done for the people in France to feel safe again.
It is to be feared that the events of Paris will be exploited by right-wing circles in Germany to turn public opinion against refugees and put them under general suspicion. This may not happen. It is the responsibility of a democratic state to take determined action against terroristic threats without questioning democracy and and liberal basic rights. At the same time, it is necessary to consequently deal with the reasons of terror.”