After threat in Göppingen: Bavarian authorities sensitized

Internal security - After threat in Göppingen: Bavarian authorities sensitized

After the threat against a Christmas market in Göppingen, the security authorities in Bavaria have been sensitized. This was announced by the Ministry of the Interior on Sunday. However, there are currently no findings that indicate a specific threat to Christmas markets in Bavaria.

"In view of the volatile global political situation, however, we are extremely vigilant", it said. The terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel in particular could incite extremists to carry out attacks.

Thepolice and the Office for the Protection of the Constitution are working closely together and are in close contact with colleagues in other federal states and the federal authorities. The aim is to make markets as secure as possible.

At the same time, the security measures should not disrupt the peaceful and contemplative pre-Christmas atmosphere. "There is no reason not to visit a Christmas market.

The organizers are responsible for the security of the individual markets and coordinate their security concepts with the police and security authorities.

The Christmas market in Göppingen in Baden-Württemberg was evacuated on Saturday evening due to a threat situation. The market was reopened on Sunday.

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1. Despite the threat in Göppingen, authorities in Bavaria's neighboring state, Baden-Württemberin, have also increased security measures at their Christmas markets, including Berlin's famous ones.
2. In Bavaria, the Christmas markets in cities like Munich and Nuremberg are also under close watch by the police and the internal security authority, given the heightened threat level due to extremism.
3. The Ministry of the Interior in Bavaria has urged visitors to these markets to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police or security authorities immediately.
4. On a Sunday in Bavaria, families and tourists flock to the Christmas markets, enjoying the festive atmosphere and purchasing traditional German delicacies.
5. In contrast to the high security presence, the Christmas markets in Bavaria strive to maintain a festive and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that the threat does not overshadow the joy of the Christmas season.
6. During the afternoon in Munich, a security official from Bavaria's Ministry of the Interior observes the busy Christmas market, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a safe and peaceful Christmas market experience.

Source: www.stern.de