www.mediafax.ro/externe/siguranta-cu-flori-de-ce-a

Christmas markets in Germany are increasingly fortified against vehicle attacks with advanced barriers following the deadly incident in Magdeburg in 2024. New flower pots weighing 2.3 tons are anchored in the ground to prevent vehicles from breaching. The first of these was tested at the Martinimarkt in Nottuln. After the Magdeburg attack, cities have invested heavily in security measures, with Dresden allocating 1.85 million euros for anti-terrorism elements. However, smaller towns struggle with the costs, leading some to cancel their Christmas markets.