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Security measures for Achim Christmas market: 250,000 euros investment!
The city of Achim is increasing security measures for the 2024 Christmas market after incidents in other cities to protect visitors.
Security measures for Achim Christmas market: 250,000 euros investment!
In the tranquil town of Achim, the security measures for the 2024 Christmas market will be raised to a new level. The background is the worrying incidents in other cities, which recently led to the attack in Magdeburg. In order to protect visitors, the city has developed a comprehensive security concept in which the police, fire department and PGT Umwelt und Verkehr GmbH work hand in hand. Again Weser courier reported, the package includes an investment cost of around 250,000 euros for permanently installed bollards and mobile protective devices.
But how much security does a Christmas market need? This question is currently being asked in other cities. In Halle and Dessau, for example, there are critical voices who question the new security measures and fear that they could affect the festive mood. Some users on social media are drawing comparisons to the use of tanks and fear that the high costs will change the character of the Christmas markets MDR reported.
Security concept for all events
However, Achim emphasizes that the security precautions should not be seen as an overreaction. Mayor Rainer Ditzfeld explains that a security concept takes into account not only the Christmas market, but also the weekly market, which takes place 104 days a year. The political forces in the Council support this approach and, with only two votes against, agreed on the necessity of these measures.
In addition, previous measures, such as the use of mobile terrorist barriers from vehicles, should also be continued. For Ingo Freitag, chairman of the Achim entrepreneurial community, these increases are essential to ensure the protection of all visitors.