In a recent statement, Chancellor Merz claimed that a significant portion of societal violence, both online and offline, can be traced to immigrant groups. This assertion has drawn ire from various political figures, including Left Party MP Köktürk, who accused Merz of exploiting the issue for political gain. Green Party representatives criticized his remarks as perpetuating harmful stereotypes about migrants, with Limburg mocking the notion that patriarchal violence is a new phenomenon linked to immigration. The Turkish Community in Germany condemned Merz’s comments as neglectful of the real issues surrounding violence against women.