Iris Stalzer
Iris Stalzer is a German politician and a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), recently elected as the mayor of Herdecke, a town in western Germany. At 57 years old and a mother of two teenagers, she was preparing to take office in November following her victory in a runoff election held on September 28. Tragically, Stalzer was reported to be in critical condition after a stabbing attack outside her home, prompting widespread concern and condemnation from political leaders, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who described the incident as a 'heinous crime.'
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Iris Stalzer is the newly inaugurated mayor of Herdecke who recently survived a severe attack in her home.
Herdeckes Bürgermeisterin Iris Stalzer ins Amt eingeführt - Politik
Germany· 2025-11-04
Iris Stalzer is the newly elected mayor of Herdecke who was attacked in a knife assault.
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Luxembourg· 2025-10-15Iris Stalzer is the newly elected mayor of Herdecke who was the victim of a stabbing attack.
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Iceland· 2025-10-13
Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Israelis gather at Hostage Square ahead of hostages release
United States· 2025-10-13
Iris Stalzer, the mayor of Herdecke, was attacked at her home and is in critical condition.
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Hungary· 2025-10-13Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of Herdecke, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Former hostage eager to reunite with other Israeli hostagesUnited States· 2025-10-13
Iris Stalzer, the newly-elected mayor of Herdecke, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
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Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Netanyahu speaks of ‘emotional evening’ ahead of planned hostage releaseUnited States· 2025-10-12
Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
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Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Palestinians rush to grab aid from trucks moving through GazaUnited States· 2025-10-12
Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Philippines accuses China of ramming vesselUnited States· 2025-10-12Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Crowds in ‘Hostages Square’ thank TrumpUnited States· 2025-10-12
Iris Stalzer, the newly-elected mayor of Herdecke, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Crowds boo Netanyahu at Tel Aviv rallyUnited States· 2025-10-12Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Thousands of Palestinians return to destroyed homesUnited States· 2025-10-12Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Heavy rains in Mexico trigger intense floodingUnited States· 2025-10-11
Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
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Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
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Iris Stalzer, the newly-elected mayor of Herdecke, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Video shows Palestinians return home to rubble after ceasefireUnited States· 2025-10-11Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Science fair explosion injures 17 in ArgentinaUnited States· 2025-10-11
Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Tampa bus driver saves lost childUnited States· 2025-10-10Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Thousands of displaced Palestinians return to northUnited States· 2025-10-10
Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Family of deceased hostages on hope for the futureUnited States· 2025-10-10
Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace PrizeUnited States· 2025-10-10Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
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Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Chicago Pastor Shot by ICE speaks to CNNUnited States· 2025-10-10
Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Prince William fights back tears as widow talks about husband’s suicideUnited States· 2025-10-10
Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem speaks out on GazaUnited States· 2025-10-10Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
Videos show panic in Philippines following massive quakeUnited States· 2025-10-10Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack.
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Iris Stalzer, the newly-elected mayor of Herdecke, was stabbed outside her home.
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