Security alarm in Austria: After Magdeburg's attack, fear increases!

Security alarm in Austria: After Magdeburg's attack, fear increases!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - The upcoming Christmas Eve is in the shadow of tragedies and crises. After a shocking assassination attempt at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, in which two people, including a toddler, were killed and around 60 more injured, the security situation across Austria is worrying. The reports on this horrific event have triggered concern not only in Germany, but also in Austria. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner immediately promised a review of the security measures. Even before the incident, these had been reinforced throughout Austria, as reported by . Despite the increased safety precautions, there is a general fear of further attacks, since the terrorist warning level has been raised to 4 out of 5 since the Hamas attack.

The financial effects of the Ukraine War are gigantic and throw their shade on the entire region. Germany, the second largest supporter of Ukraine to the USA, has invested over 200 billion euros in the support of the war refugees and in direct help. The President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), Marcel Fratzscher, explains that the economic costs for Germany will be considerably higher than previously estimated. Economic growth 2022 has reduced the effects of the high energy costs by around 2.5 percentage points, which is synonymous at around 100 billion euros. A similar development is expected for 2023, such as t-online . In particular, people with low incomes are severely affected by inflation, which is still exacerbated by the geopolitical tensions.

The Russian attack on Ukraine will be remembers for the second time on Saturday, and the tragics in Magdeburg and the enormous financial burdens from the Ukraine War increase the feeling of uncertainty and concern throughout the region. The intensive monitoring and the security measures of Christmas markets in Austria may not alleviate all fears in the coming festive days.