New Year's Eve celebrations under strict security measures throughout Germany
In Berlin, Cologne and other cities, a large police contingent is to prevent riots like last year. In Berlin alone, more than 4,000 police officers are to be deployed on New Year's Eve. A pro-Palestinian demonstration in the Gaza Strip under the slogan "No celebrations during a genocide" was banned. In Cologne, there is also the fact that indications of Islamist attack plans have already led to strict police controls at the cathedral for days. However, it is not only in Germany, but also in neighboring France that the police are on alert. More than 90,000 police officers and 5,000 special anti-terrorist forces are deployed across the country on New Year's Eve to secure the celebrations.
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- Safety precautions in Berlin for New Year's Eve celebrations include deploying over 4,000 police officers, ensuring the whole city is under tight surveillance.
- Despite banning a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Gaza, safety concerns in Germany extend beyond Berlin, with neighboring France also tightening security measures.
- ZDF, a German broadcaster, will provide live coverage of the New Year's Eve celebrations at the Brandenburg Gate, highlighting the vigilance required for these events.
- Under strict police control and with sharp vigilance, Cologne's cathedral will be a focal point of party mile celebrations, given earlier Islamist attack plans indications.
- Even under these stringent security measures, the sense of unity among Germans is palpable, as they ring in the new year with a shared commitment to safety and peace.
- Police across Germany, including in parties and gatherings along the party mile, will be on high alert, ensuring that everyone can enjoy New Year's Eve celebrations in a secure environment.
Source: www.stern.de
