Man Stabbed at Holocaust Memorial in Berlin

German police arrested a suspect who stabbed a man at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial on Friday. The victim was seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital for emergency treatment.

Berlin’s police released no details on the identity or motive of the suspect.

The attack comes just two days before Germany will vote in what many are calling a historic election.

Pattern: The attack is yet another act of terrorism in the lead-up to German elections, in which migration is a major issue. Over the past few weeks, three similar attacks by immigrants have taken place.

• Two months ago, a Saudi immigrant drove a car through a large crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, killing three and injuring dozens more.
• One month ago, an Afghan immigrant stabbed a 2-year-old boy and a man in a knife attack on kindergartners in Bavaria.
• On February 13, an Afghan refugee rammed his car into a crowd in Munich, killing one and wounding 28.

Elections: This series of attacks is causing the German public to grow increasingly angry and frustrated with how its government has handled migration.

The rising Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has pointed to these attacks to support its call for mass deportation and restricted borders. The far-right party is expected to do well in the elections. However, many other parties refuse to work with it, which could result in more uncertainty, political infighting and weak coalitions.

This Sunday will mark a critical moment for Germany. A massive change in leadership is coming. To learn more, read “Why You Need to Watch the German Elections.”