Berlin Pride Attack
Authorities face scrutiny over extremism laws and the suspect's release after the attack.
July 27, 2026 · Updated Jul 27, 9:00pm ET
The GuardianGerman officials call for tighter extremism laws after Berlin Pride attack
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What happened
German officials are examining why Abdul Ballout
Abdul BalloutIslamist terrorist who committed the 2026 Berlin Pride van attack, a 21-year-old German citizen with Lebanese roots and a recent conviction linked to support for the Islamic State group, was free before the Berlin Pride attack. Authorities say Ballout drove a van into people near the city’s Pride festival on Saturday night, crashed in Tiergarten park, then attacked victims with a machete, killing a Polish woman and injuring at least 29 people. Police shot and killed him on Sunday after a nearly 24-hour search, and lawmakers are calling for tighter rules on known extremists.
Berlin Pride Attack Investigation
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