Hessen Minister Demands Harsher Sentencing for Critical Infrastructure Attacks

Manfred Pentz (CDU), Hessen's Minister for Federal and European Affairs, criticizes planned tax increases and calls for faster reforms and stronger protection of critical infrastructure, specifically demanding harsher sentencing for attacks. The statement reflects domestic political debate in Germany, with no concrete policy change yet. It signals potential tightening of security policy but remains at the rhetorical stage.