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Temporary Court Building in Magdeburg Advances on Schedule for September Completion

A modular steel-frame structure is rising on state land as a secure interim venue for the attacker’s trial

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Overview

  • The 4,500- to 5,000-square-metre facility occupies a state-owned lot on Turmschanzenstraße in front of the Verkehrsministerium.
  • Justice Ministry officials report that major sections of the lightweight grid structure are already erected and that overall construction remains on track.
  • Authorities expect the temporary courtroom to be finished by September 2025 but have not yet set a date for the trial to begin.
  • The venue is being prepared for the proceedings against Taleb A., who drove into the Magdeburg Christmas market on December 20, killing six people and injuring more than 300.
  • Officials chose the provisional building to meet urgent security and logistical needs until a permanent courtroom becomes available.