Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Protest action in Wismar: Refugee accommodation is also a topic

Wismar (dpa / mv) - According to the police, around 700 people joined the nationwide protests against the energy and health policies of the federal and state governments on Monday evening in Wismar.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Protest action in Wismar: Refugee accommodation is also a topic

Wismar (dpa / mv) - According to the police, around 700 people joined the nationwide protests against the energy and health policies of the federal and state governments on Monday evening in Wismar. Speakers called for effective state aid to curb electricity and gas prices and protect the economy. Politicians must take people's concerns seriously and seek dialogue. The demand for a diplomatic solution to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine was raised several times.

One of the initiators protested against representations that the protests came from "the right corner". She also criticized Wismar's mayor Thomas Beyer (SPD). He claimed that the demonstrations also paved the way for violent attacks such as the alleged arson attack on the refugee accommodation in Groß Strömkendorf near Wismar. However, the cause of the fire has not yet been clarified, she emphasized. Regardless of whether a political background is confirmed, the act should be condemned in the strongest possible terms.

In Groß Strömkendorf itself, around 100 local residents made it clear on Sunday evening that they stand for open-mindedness and tolerance. The refugee accommodation in a former hotel, in which 14 people from Ukraine were last accommodated, was largely burned down late Wednesday evening. The police assume arson and suspect a political background. State security is investigating. The report of the fire investigator is not yet available.