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The suspect in the deadly Christmas market attack in Germany had a history of railing against Islam and the German government, it has emerged. Despite this, a “risk assessment” carried out by German state and federal police last year concluded that he posed “no specific danger”. This revelation has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of Germany’s counter-terrorism measures and whether more could have been done to prevent the attack.
According to reports, the suspect had been vocal about his anti-Islamic and anti-German government views, posting inflammatory comments on social media and engaging in heated debates with others. However, it appears that these warning signs were not taken seriously enough by the authorities, who failed to identify him as a potential threat. The fact that he was able to carry out such a devastating attack, killing and injuring numerous people, has left many wondering how this could have happened.
The German authorities have launched an investigation into the attack and are working to determine the suspect’s motives and whether he had any connections to extremist groups. However, the fact that he was able to slip under the radar and carry out such a heinous act has raised concerns about the country’s ability to detect and prevent terrorist threats. The government has promised to review its counter-terrorism measures and to take steps to improve its ability to identify and monitor potential threats.
The attack on the Christmas market has sent shockwaves throughout Germany and has left the country reeling. The fact that the suspect was able to carry out such a devastating attack, despite his well-documented extremist views, has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of Germany’s counter-terrorism measures. As the country mourns the loss of life and struggles to come to terms with the aftermath of the attack, it is clear that a thorough investigation and review of the country’s counter-terrorism measures is urgently needed.
