A 39-year-old suspect was detained at the scene of the attack, which took place at an elementary school in German capital. The police are investigating whether he knew the 7 and 8-year-old victims before the attack.
The allocation of Nursery School “emergency care” places in Berlin is being reorganised.
These rules now apply: Children from one parent-families in “emergency situations”, and families in “social emergencies” are entitled to a place.
Now there is a third group: whilst up to now it was only about “extraordinary” need, from this point on: a parent’s profession will also play a part. Children will be entitled to an emergency nursery school place, if one parent works in what is defined as a so-called „system relevant profession“.
Senator for Youth Services, Sandra Scheeres (SPD): “I take the feedback from nursery schools, on the increasing number of infected children, very seriously. Teachers are concerned about their own health. With the new regulations, we are increasing the security, and supporting the coordination process between nursery schools and parents. I ask all those involved for mutual understanding and solidarity.“