What happened in Berlin must be a wake-up call for all of Germany
Following the power outage in Berlin, Rainer Wendt, chairman of the German Police Union, calls for better laws, more skilled personnel, and modern technology to protect critical infrastructure.
Whoever attacks emergency services must serve six months in prison
Rainer Wendt warns of potential violence against emergency services ahead of the New Year and supports tougher penalties proposed by Federal Justice Minister Hubig.
Many NGOs depend on illegal immigration
Policing unionist Rainer Wendt praises Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt for progress in curbing illegal migration, while criticizing civil society groups that oppose these efforts.