Festival cancellations due to terror threat and rising security costs are eroding Germany’s cultural heritage

Germany’s public festivals and cultural traditions are facing a crisis as rising terror threats and stricter security measures lead to widespread cancellations. Organizers say they cannot afford or manage the increasingly complex safety protocols imposed by authorities following recent attacks, including one on a Christmas market in Magdeburg and another during a trade union demonstration […]

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