The sense of security among Germans has noticeably decreased after the terrorist attack at the CSD parade in Berlin, according to a survey by the Civey Institute. The majority of respondents also do not believe that Germany is a stable and safe country.
After the Islamist attack on LGBT pride participants in Berlin, many Germans began to feel less secure, according to the results of a public opinion poll released on Saturday, August 1.
According to a study conducted by the Civey sociological institute on behalf of the Funke media group, 38 percent of respondents say that their sense of personal safety has clearly or somewhat worsened in the week since the attack.
More than half of those surveyed (54 percent) said their sense of security has not changed. Another 7 percent reported that it had improved clearly or to some extent. One percent of respondents answered: "I don't know."
Participants were also asked to what extent they agreed with the statement that Germany is a "stable and secure country". About half of the respondents (51 percent) answered that they rather or completely disagree with this statement. At the same time, 37 percent said they rather or completely agree with him. Another 12 percent could not decide on the answer.
The representative survey was conducted from July 28 to July 30. It was attended by 5000 residents of Germany over 18 years old.
Hamburg strengthens security at CSD parade after attack in Berlin
On the evening of July 25, a 21-year-old native of Germany with Lebanese roots, Abdul Ballout, hit the participants of the Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade in defense of the rights of the queer community with a car in the center of the capital. It was the first such attack on a demonstration that traditionally draws hundreds of thousands of people in Berlin. One woman died, 31 people were injured. Less than a day later, the police shot the criminal in Berlin during his arrest.
Despite fears of new attacks, the organizers of the CSD parade in Hamburg did not cancel the march scheduled for August 1. However, the city authorities took additional precautions.
According to the police, about 250 thousand people took part in the event. After the incident in Berlin, the number of law enforcement officers involved in ensuring security was doubled compared to last year. Similar measures are being taken in other cities in Germany where LGBT pride events are held.
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