Erfurt Christmas market: Evacuation after Magdeburg attack!

Erfurt Christmas market: Evacuation after Magdeburg attack!

On Friday evening, December 20, 2024, the Christmas market in Erfurt was surprisingly cleared, which caused a shocked faces for visitors. The reason for this drastic measure was the fatal attack, which was recently committed in Magdeburg. According to the reporting of thuringia24.de , the police were ordered that there was no concrete threat situation in Erfurt. Despite the calm with which the visitors left the Christmas market, the shock was clearly felt, and the feeling of security was severely affected.

according to the information from Insuedthueringen.de the cathedral square when the loudspeaker announcement announced the evacuation. The Interior Minister of Thuringia, Georg Maier (SPD), promised an increased police presence at all Christmas markets in the state and had the safety precautions checked at night. Prime Minister Mario Voigt emphasized the top priority of security on the Christmas markets and expressed his condolences for the victims of the attack in Magdeburg.

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The evacuation was civilized and in great peace, according to the city administration. The cathedral square was largely cleared within 20 minutes. On Saturday morning, it should now be decided whether the Christmas market can open again or whether the security situation does not allow this. Numerous visitors and dealers hope for an early reopening, while the authorities will continue to observe the situation.