Germany: Islamist terror poses ‘persistently high’ risk
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has warned that Germany remains a target for Islamist terrorists. Her comments follow the cancellation of three Austrian concerts by US pop star Taylor Swift.CrimeGermany
Germany: Islamist terror poses ‘persistently high’ risk
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German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has warned that Germany remains a target for Islamist terrorists. Her comments follow the cancellation of three Austrian concerts by US pop star Taylor Swift.
Police officers were seen around Cologne Cathedral after a terror alert last Christmas
German security officials on Monday said the threat of Islamist terrorism in the country remains high, with several groups seeking to radicalize recruits amid turmoil in the Middle East.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said German intelligence services were in “very good contact” with the security authorities in Austria, where a foiled terror plot led to the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts.
Faeser spoke of a “serious Islamist threat” that had been seen in Vienna, where the music events had been due to take place.
“Our country is also the focus of jihadist organizations, especially IS and its currently most dangerous offshoot ISPK,” said the minister.
“Islamist terrorist organizations, but also Islamist lone perpetrators who often radicalize largely on their own, are a constant danger,” she emphasized.
“It is clear that we will not allow ourselves to be intimidated. But we take threats very seriously.”
