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Mayors in Germany living with hate, threats

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In recent years, there have been increased attacks on local politicians — online and in real life.
In 2019, the murder of politician Walter Lübcke rocked the country. The district president of the city of Kassel was killed because of his pro-refugee stance. The perpetrator, a right-wing extremist, was later sentenced to life in prison.