Overview

• The city confirmed plans for retractable barriers to protect inner-city areas from vehicle attacks.
• Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung reports the administration cautioned that the bollards’ hydraulics are susceptible to malfunctions and will require careful operation.
• Hannover’s first “Tafel für Tiere” has opened, offering pet food, beds, and assistance for animals in need.
• An inquiry is examining whether authorities made errors before a 16-year-old’s death, with the review still ongoing and no findings announced.
• The SPD plans to name a successor to Steffen Krach in the coming days, with city official Eva Bender reported as the favorite, and the city has ordered removal of all 520 used-clothing containers.