The alleged perpetrator, known to authorities and previously convicted, was shot dead by police after driving a minivan into a crowd and attacking individuals with a machete. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner have raised concerns regarding the suspect’s prior sentencing under juvenile law. In a separate political development, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the resignation of Transport Minister Patrick Schneider, appointing Stefan Bilger as his successor amid criticism over the cabinet reshuffle process. Additionally, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party plans to purchase an event venue in North Rhine-Westphalia due to difficulties in securing locations for its gatherings.