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Germany’s Christmas Markets Are Now Ringed With Security Barriers

New York Times - WorldEN 5 min read 100% complete by Christopher F. SchuetzeDecember 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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German Christmas markets, a centuries-old tradition, are now heavily secured due to the threat of vehicle attacks. Following a 2016 attack in Berlin, cities like Augsburg have implemented measures such as concrete blocks, chain barriers, and removable bollards. These security measures, while intended to protect visitors, have become a noticeable and somewhat unsettling feature of the markets. In Augsburg, the hand-cranked bollards, weighing 770 pounds each, are removed frequently to allow trams to pass. While the markets continue to offer traditional food, drinks, and decorations, the added security serves as a constant reminder of potential danger.

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World War II 30% coronavirus pandemic 30% Hannelore Hendrick 40% Berlin 50% Christmas Market in Augsburg ×270% Augsburg ×480% Germany ×490%

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