Overview
- The regional association of Jewish communities issued a public declaration of full support for Andreas Büttner and urged him to stay in office.
- The letter was signed by senior leaders, including chair Gennadi Kuschnir, vice chair Elena Miropolskaja, Arkadij Schwarz, and several community heads across the state.
- Prosecutors at the Brandenburg General Prosecutor’s Office are leading the case, with two 25-year-old men from Büttner’s circle under investigation for arson, property damage, and threats.
- Authorities list Büttner as a witness after an arson attack at his Templin property, a red Hamas triangle sprayed on his door, and a later letter to the state parliament that used slurs and made explicit threats.
- The signatories call on the state government and the Landtag to strengthen his position, reflecting the wider stakes when officials tasked with fighting antisemitism face targeted attacks.