Chemnitz: A discussion about the politician's visits to tagesschau.de

Chancellor Merkel travels to Chemnitz within two weeks. This is too late, says Mayor Ludwig SPD. Giffey's family secretary, however, wants to arrive tomorrow for the second time.

At the end of August, a 35-year-old man was murdered in Chemnitz, the alleged offenders fled. The crime has triggered many rallies and disturbances that have given national attention.

Within two weeks – about two and a half months after the events – Chancellor Angela Merkel planned to visit Chemnitz. Mayor Barbara Ludwig was too late. Merkel's visit will stir up the Saxon city again, SPD politician MDR said. – It will be a difficult day again.

The Chancellor has never adequately informed about migration decisions in 2015, said Ludwig. This has lost the trust of the state. This is still perceptible in the field of security.

Drink Steinmeier coffee

Ludwig acknowledged that the short visit of federal politicians did not change anything. Problems encountered on the earth will not be resolved if they reach the "few hours" and then re-start.

Likewise yesterday, Chemnitzer citizens expressed themselves after the "cafe", with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Federal President. The head of state visited earlier in Chemnitz and Dresden.

Giffey back to town

Federal Minister Franziska Giffey will formally formally second Chemnitz for the second time. Among other things, the SPD politician will introduce measures to promote democracy, he announced to the ministry. Giffey also deals with victim counseling and speaks at the festival "The Rebellion of Stories".

Giffey was the first representative of the federal government in September, only a few days after the first riots to go to Chemnitz. At that time, he announced that he would come back.