Berlin Pride van attack tests EU vows to protect LGBTQ+ people as far-right parties court queer voters
A deadly vehicle attack at Berlin's annual Pride parade on July 25, 2026, killed one woman and injured at least 29 others. The suspect, a 21-year-old German of Lebanese descent with alleged Islamist extremist ties, was shot dead by police the next day. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner condemned the attack as an assault on free society. EU leaders including Council President António Costa, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Parliament President Roberta Metsola expressed solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. The attack prompted security reviews at other major events like WorldPride in Amsterdam and Prague Pride. The article notes that 55% of LGBTIQ+ individuals in Europe report experiencing hate-motivated harassment, according to an EU Fundamental Rights Agency survey.
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