‘We fear for her life’: German town mayor found stabbed at home; Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns ‘heinous act’

A newly elected German town mayor, Iris Stalzer, was found severely wounded after a stabbing attack near her home. Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the incident as a “heinous act,” expressing fears for her life. Stalzer, a member of the Social Democratic Party, was elected just last month. Her son reportedly discovered her seriously injured.