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STATEMENT Grief and shock over the suspected attack on a union demonstration in Munich

Statement by Christiane Benner, First Chair of IG Metall

IG Metall, Mainforum, Gebäude, Fahnen

13 February 2025 13 February 2025


“We are deeply shocked and very saddened by the suspected attack on a labor union demonstration today in Munich, targeting our colleagues.

Our deepest sympathies go out to all the victims, their families, and loved ones. Our thoughts are with them. As unions, we stand together in this difficult hour and thank all the first responders for their efforts.

We will not engage in speculation regarding the circumstances of the incident.”