BERLIN, Nov 17: German citizens fear attacks at Christmas markets in 2025, with more than 60% expressing concern, the DPA news agency reported, citing a study conducted jointly with YouGov.
According to the survey, when asked whether visiting Christmas markets caused anxiety in the wake of previous attacks, 22 pc of respondents reported strong anxiety, another 40 pc reported some anxiety, while only 35% said they had no anxiety while visiting Christmas markets.
Based on the survey results, 41 pc of Germans rated security measures at markets as sufficient, while 37% of respondents did not. The agency does not provide data on the number of Germans surveyed, the timing of the study, or the margin of error.
The results of a YouGov survey for the DPA, conducted from March 10 to 11, showed that 57 pc of Germans have become less safe in public spaces over the past year. The Bild newspaper reported on March 20 that many traditional street festivals and events had recently been canceled in light of the increased terrorist threat in Germany.
Over the past year, there has been an increase in car crashes into crowds and knife attacks on passersby in Germany, often resulting in fatalities. Tragedies have occurred in Solingen, Magdeburg, Aschaffenburg, Munich, and Mannheim, among others. These crimes are often committed by refugees who reside in the country illegally.
(UNI)
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