Supposed carnival celebrations in Germany for Islam
The high cost of security has led to carnival celebrations being cancelled in several cities. Where they have gone ahead, attendance has fallen.
The jihadist hairdresser boarding the plane.
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Carnival in Germany is experiencing a difficult year. Several street events have been cancelled due to terrorist threats. In Erfurt, Marburg and Kempten the fancy-dress party was suspended as a precaution.
The Great Costume Ball of Erfurt has been cancelled for security reasons. According to the organisers, The police could not guarantee the security of the event due to the high cost..
The organisation, outraged, is calling a demonstration to defend Carnival as part of German culture.
Carnival associations in the affected cities criticise the cancellations because Carnival is part of the culture and one should not yield to the threat of terrorism.
More security, fewer people and a colder atmosphere
The authorities have stepped up controls and surveillance on streets and public spaces. Nevertheless, fear has taken hold. Public turnout has fallen markedly compared with previous years.
In cities such as Cologne and Düsseldorf, the police have set up access controls, traffic restrictions and armed patrols. For this reason, many citizens have chosen to stay at home, there have been fewer people out and about than in previous years, and participants have been more cautious.
This year, German Carnival not only celebrates the festival, but also becomes a symbol of resistance against fear and uncertainty.
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