Safety measures on Christmas markets: Are we well protected?

Safety measures on Christmas markets: Are we well protected?

Dingolfing, Deutschland - The Christmas season is in full swing, but the joy of the festively decorated Christkindlmarkets is overshadowed by justified security worries. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the Federal Ministry of the Interior warn of an increased risk of terrorist attacks on such public events. This situation forces many Christmas markets in Bavaria to strengthen their security measures to protect visitors. So, like Br.de , the Christkindlmarkt in Munich, for example, equipped with professional security concepts, while in Rosenheim Poller and concrete locks were installed, to minimize threats from vehicles.

criticism of the Christkindlmarkt in Landau

Not only security questions are the focus of the discussion. The conditions for the young music students at the Christkindlmarkt in Landau also cause displeasure. Regina Landstorfer expressed in a letter to the editor PNP.de is unreasonable. Despite adverse weather conditions such as cold and rain, the music students passionately appear while their spectators are in the mud. Landstorfer draws attention to better examples in which the needs of young artists are better dealt with and asks the city to make the Christkindlmarkt an inviting place for everyone again.

The combination of an increased security situation and persistent criticism of the design of the Christmas markets shows that it is time to ensure both the safety of the visitors and to create an appealing ambience that underlines the festive atmosphere and appreciates the performances of the talented young musicians.