Michael Stürzenberger Testifies in Trial Over Deadly Mannheim Knife Attack

The Pax Europa leader recounts the sudden 2024 attack that injured six, including a police officer who later died, as the trial of Sulaiman A. continues in Stuttgart.

Michael Stürzenberger, a prominent member of Pax Europa, testified in Stuttgart about the knife attack during a Mannheim rally on May 31, 2024.
The accused, Sulaiman A., allegedly targeted Stürzenberger, injuring six people, including a police officer, Rouven Laur, who later succumbed to his injuries.
Stürzenberger described the attack as unexpected and transformative, leading him to step back from public rallies and reassess his activism.
The Bavarian Office for the Protection of the Constitution continues to monitor Pax Europa for alleged anti-constitutional activities, adding complexity to the case's broader context.
The trial, which began in February 2025, highlights ongoing societal tensions in Germany surrounding religious freedoms and political activism.