A Munich court has sentenced Farhad N., a 25-year-old Afghan national, to life imprisonment for murder and attempted murder over a deadly car attack on a Verdi trade union demonstration in February 2025.

The attack killed a 37-year-old mother and her two-year-old child, and injured more than 40 people. The Higher Regional Court in Bavaria also ruled that the defendant bore a particularly serious degree of guilt, making early release unlikely.

The verdict has reignited debates over immigration and security policies in Germany. Critics argue that the authorities allegedly failed to prevent the attack despite warnings, while supporters of the ruling emphasize the need for stricter measures.

Farhad N.'s lawyers have announced plans to appeal the decision. Victims' families expressed relief, stating that justice has been served.

This case is considered one of the most shocking in Munich's recent history, prompting calls for enhanced security at public events and a review of intelligence-sharing practices. The court's decision is seen as a landmark in addressing terrorism-related offenses.

Source: www.dw.com