Survey Reveals Decline in Public Sense of Safety in Germany

A majority of Germans report feeling less safe in public spaces following a series of deadly attacks in recent months.

A YouGov survey found that 57% of adults in Germany feel less safe in public compared to a year ago.
The survey, conducted with 2,000 participants, highlights growing public concern over recent violent incidents.
Deadly attacks using vehicles and knives in cities including Mannheim, Munich, and Magdeburg have contributed to this unease.
Public opinion on the preventability of such attacks is divided, with 57% believing some incidents could be prevented.
High-profile incidents include a car attack in Mannheim that killed two people and a knife attack in Berlin that left a tourist severely injured.