Scholz Commits to Strengthening Security at German Festivals

Following the Magdeburg attack, the German Chancellor pledges enhanced safety measures and financial support for victims and their families.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced plans to improve security at festivals and public spaces after the Magdeburg Christmas market attack, which claimed six lives and injured around 300 people.
Scholz emphasized the need to protect Germany's open and free way of life, calling attacks on festivals an assault on these values.
The German government will provide financial aid to victims and families affected by the Magdeburg tragedy, comparable to support given to terrorism victims.
Schausteller representatives stressed that festival security is a state responsibility and warned against passing the costs of safety measures onto event organizers.
Scholz rejected comparisons between festival security funding and a recent court ruling on costs for high-risk football matches, stating the issues are not analogous.