A car-ramming attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market by a Saudi national has resulted in increased anti-immigrant sentiments and a marked rise in reported racist incidents. The incident, which killed several individuals and injured many others, has triggered hard-right responses and protests, escalating fears among the migrant community. Advocacy groups report a staggering 70% rise in racism incidents since the attack, with local leaders lamenting that victims often feel neglected by authorities. The societal climate has shifted, revealing deeper anti-migrant sentiments that are now being expressed more openly.
The migrant community and advice centres report that attacks have increased by more than 70% in the city, highlighting the surge of anti-migrant sentiment.
The hatred has always been there, but people just didn't dare to say it so clearly before, indicating a shift in the expression of racism.
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