Security alarm at Berlin's Christmas markets according to tragedy in Magdeburg!

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After the attack in Magdeburg, Berlin Christmas markets exacerbate their safety precautions. Visitors report mixed feelings.
After the attack in Magdeburg, Berlin Christmas markets exacerbate their safety precautions. Visitors report mixed feelings. (Symbolbild/MB)

The Berlin Christmas markets are festive at the Berlin Christmas markets, but the dark side of current events cloud the picture. After the tragic incident last Friday, when Taleb A. (50) raced into the amount of a market in Magdeburg with his BMW and killed five people and more than 200 sometimes seriously injured, the security measures in the capital were significantly tightened. As reported by bz-berlin.de , bollards concreted to the markets were set up to prevent the access of vehicles. In addition, some showmen have parked their own vehicles and trucks in front of the entrances to create additional barriers.

The Berlin police also increased their presence and adapts their measures to the changed security situation. The police spokesman emphasizes: "Magdeburg did not leave us untouched." Despite the safety precautions, numerous visitors apparently feel safe and do not miss the festive mood. Brigitte and Norbert Scholz from Pankow express: "We feel safe here. You shouldn't let the Christmas mood be destroyed by such people." Other market visitors also share this view and emphasize that fear should not be output.

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Zeit.de . Security is important, but the character of the festive markets must be preserved. He underlines the need to identify dangers at an early stage, but this is primarily the task of the police and the intelligence services. The discussion about security on Christmas markets is fueled again, not least by the incident in Magdeburg, where the safety of visitors has long been a central topic.

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