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Alexander Dobrindt

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Interior Minister of Germany.

Notable Quotes

"Protests must always remain non-violent."
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"sufficient certainty that efforts directed against the free democratic basic order are being developed within the AfD."
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"sufficient certainty that efforts directed against the free democratic basic order are being developed within the AfD."
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"We are dealing with a suspected perpetrator, who had previously drawn attention to himself through a high volume of criminal offences, radicalisation and affiliation with the Islamist scene."
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"Germany had become a regular target of 'destabilising' attacks."
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"The gender change appears to be a clear case of abuse here."
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"This case demonstrates that we are operating under a high threat level."
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"The Leipzig airport attack followed the 'well-established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe' and the assumption was that Germany would be targeted again."
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