New Year
Faeser announces “tough action” on New Year’s Eve
Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser promises the Berlin police the support of the federal government. photo
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Last New Year’s Eve there was violence against police officers and firefighters, particularly in Berlin. This year that should change.
For New Year’s Eve, the Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser (SPD) announced a “tough crackdown” on general outbreaks of violence or attacks against police officers.
In view of the tense security situation and the threat of riots, Faeser told the “Tagesspiegel” that the security authorities are extremely vigilant and are “keeping a close eye on the security situation as a whole, even at the turn of the year.”
The minister also said: “Our emergency services have had to experience again and again that blind anger is carried out on their backs. The answer to this must be tough action by the police, but also by the judiciary.”
Federal support
The Federal Interior Minister also said that the Berlin police, which are responsible for operations in the capital, could count on the support of the federal government on New Year’s Eve.
“We are strengthening our Federal Police forces at the train stations in Berlin with four hundred units and other additional units. We will have around 500 Federal Police forces deployed there.” In addition, the Berlin police will be supported with a further 300 federal police officers.
Last New Year’s Eve there was violence against police officers and firefighters, particularly in Berlin. Faeser said: “After a year that has put a lot of demands on many, no one wants to experience senseless violence on New Year’s Eve. This especially applies to those who protect us all.”