A tragic incident in Munich has left at least 28 people injured, including children, after a 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker drove into a crowd during a Verdi union demonstration.

The attack, which occurred just before the Munich Security Conference, has intensified political debates in Germany.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for the suspect to face justice and deportation, emphasizing zero tolerance for such acts.

Opposition leaders echoed calls for stricter security and migration policies, while others urged unity against societal division.

The incident follows a series of recent attacks, fueling tensions ahead of the February 23 Bundestag elections.

Authorities are investigating the suspect's motives as the nation grapples with questions of safety and integration.