Frankfurter Rundschau: "Last barrier missing" - Experts warn of risk of attack at train stations due to border controls

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Terrorism expert Hans-Jakob Schindler from the Counter Extremism Project draws attention to another risk. "Federal police officers could now be the last barrier to preventing attacks," said Schindler in an interview with this editorial team. Large train stations and airports are always potential targets for terrorists and extremists, according to the expert: "Because a lot of people often come together there. That's why there are special security measures for train stations." Any relocation of personnel from such places to the borders is therefore risky.

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June 8, 2025
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