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Berlin (dpa) - Green chief Robert Habeck calls for more far-reaching consequences from the racist attack in Hanau a year ago.
"Politically, more has to be done than has been the case so far," he told the German press agency.
"The federal government has a responsibility to implement its measures against racism quickly."
The cabinet passed an 89-point plan to combat right-wing extremism and racism in December.
Habeck emphasized that a law promoting democracy is needed as a basis for promoting political education, anti-racist initiatives and advice for dropouts for right-wing extremists.
"In addition, we want to set up public prosecutor's offices with a focus on right-wing extremist crimes and a right-wing extremism task force as a contact point for people at risk of right-wing violence."
On February 19 of last year, 43-year-old German Tobias R. shot nine people with foreign roots in Hanau before allegedly killing his mother and ultimately himself.
According to the Federal Prosecutor's office, the perpetrator had a deeply racist attitude.
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"In the attack, our neighbors, colleagues, and fellow citizens from the middle of society were hit," said Habeck.
"Respect for the victims requires that the crime be fully investigated, even if the perpetrator has committed suicide and can therefore no longer be brought to justice."
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