Memory of the victims of the Berlin Christmas market attack: remain memories!

Memory of the victims of the Berlin Christmas market attack: remain memories!

On December 19, 2024, the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, will take part in a memorial for the victims of the Islamist terrorist attack in the Christmas market at Breitscheidplatz in 2016 in the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. This mourning event will remind of the terrible event in which 13 people lost their lives and numerous injuries remained. Wegner emphasized that Berlin remains united in mourning even today, eight years after the crime, and illustrated the thanks to the emergency services and the police officers who ensure the security of the city every day, the press and information office of Berlin reported.

The terrible attack and its consequences

The fatal attack occurred on December 19, 2016 when an Islamist terrorist steered a truck to the Christmas market at the Memorial Church and injured numerous people. Among the 13 fatalities were people from seven different countries, including Germany, Israel and Italy. The first aiders Sascha Hüsges, who died in 2021, also died after he was seriously injured by the attack. At the memorial "The Riss", the victim is intended in silent awe, with the names of the deceased being immortalized. The attack had a massive impact on the security situation in Germany. It was found that, despite repeated warnings about Anis Amri, the authorities did not respond sufficiently, which questioned Germany's internal security, as can be seen from the reports on Wikipedia.

After the attack, there was a comprehensive discussion about the security measures in Germany. Various committees of investigation were formed to illuminate the failures of the investigative authorities and to clarify the circumstances that led to this attack. The sad event on the annual commemoration day has established itself as an important place to commemorate the deceased and to reflect on the common responsibility for security.