How are recent security incidents in Germany affecting the country's election campaign and migration policy debate?

Recent security incidents in Germany have dramatically intensified the political debate around migration and security, transforming the electoral landscape. Following attacks in Magdeburg and Aschaffenburg, including a devastating knife attack by an Afghan asylum seeker that killed a child, migration has moved from a peripheral issue to the centerpiece of the election campaign. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has capitalized on these incidents by proposing radical measures, including closing Germany's borders and rejecting all asylum seekers. This shift has created a "ferocious" political debate that was previously absent from the campaign. The recent Munich vehicle attack, involving another Afghan asylum seeker, has further escalated tensions, with Bavarian leader Marcus Zurda immediately calling for political action, ensuring migration and security will dominate the upcoming elections.