Duisburg Schools to Reopen After Threats Prompt Closure

Nearly 18,000 students were affected as secondary and comprehensive schools shifted to distance learning on Monday following extremist threats, with in-person classes resuming Tuesday under enhanced security.

All secondary and comprehensive schools in Duisburg were closed on Monday, April 7, 2025, after threatening emails with extremist language were received.
The threats, classified as 'Gefährdungsgrad 2,' led authorities to suspend in-person classes as a precautionary measure despite doubts about their credibility.
Police implemented heightened security measures at affected schools, including increased patrols and presence, to minimize residual risks.
Investigations into the source of the threats are ongoing, with state security experts assessing the likelihood of the threats being carried out as low.
Schools are set to reopen for in-person learning on Tuesday, April 8, with continued police presence to reassure the community.