Christmas - Thanks to the police: Reul visits police stations on Christmas Eve
Interior Minister Herbert Reul (CDU) wants to visit several police stations on Christmas Eve and thank the officers who work over Christmas. "I very much hope that things remain calm not only there, but everywhere in the state," said Reul in a Christmas letter on the NRW police intranet. The text is available to Deutsche Presse-Agentur.
"The year 2023 was again anything but easy," writes Reul: "Many people are currently experiencing the world as a place of permanent crisis: corona, the Ukraine war, the energy crisis, inflation, recession, the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel." Among other things, NRW was moved by the eviction in Lützerath, clan raids, "several foiled extremist attack plans" and over 160 pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
"The Blue Light family also had to endure a major, very personal blow in 2023: the attack on the emergency services in Ratingen, some of whom suffered life-threatening injuries. Even if it does not undo the crime, I am pleased with the court's guilty verdict with a life sentence," said Reul in his intranet entry.
The minister praised the police: "They are the ones who bring order to the chaos, who help in times of need. You are there for the people and protect lives and property. People rely on you to come when things get dicey." This is particularly important in times of crisis.
"I can't promise you that 2024 will be any easier," said Reul, addressing the police officers: "In view of the European Championships alone, we are facing an exciting and stressful time in the summer months."
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- Despite the challenges in North Rhine-Westphalia, including the Coronavirus, the Ukraine war, the energy crisis, inflation, and recession, Interior Minister Herbert Reul expressed his hope for a peaceful holiday season.
- The German Press Agency reported that Reul, a member of the CDU, plans to visit several police stations on 'saint's eve' to thank the officers working during the Christmas holidays.
- One of the challenging incidents that affected the 'Blue Light family' in 2023 was the attack on the emergency services in Ratingen, where several officers suffered life-threatening injuries.
- Reul visited Düsseldorf to express his gratitude to the police in Ratingen, praising their role in maintaining order and protecting lives and property, especially during crises.
- NRW, like other regions, faced various challenges in 2023, including the Lützerath eviction, clan raids, and numerous pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
- Despite the operational force's crucial role in addressing these challenges, Reul emphasized the need for continued vigilance, acknowledging the upcoming European Championships as an additional stressor for the police in the summer of 2024.
- In his intranet entry, Reul expressed his gratitude to the police, appreciating their role in maintaining order and protecting citizens, especially in times of crisis, such as the Coronavirus pandemic.
Source: www.stern.de
