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Germany considers changing terror laws after Pride attack

28 July 2026 · in 80 words

Germany considers changing terror laws after Pride attack

Germany is looking at changing its terror laws, including a possible ban on suspended sentences, after a recent attack at Berlin Pride. The attacker, Abdul Ballout, was convicted in May of Islamic State-related offences but avoided prison. Ballout's decision to avoid prison has caused anger and shock, with officials questioning why he was not in custody.

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