Special Budget Proposed for Magdeburg Attack Victims

In response to the tragic attack at the Magdeburg Christmas market, the German government is proposing a special budget of 25 million euros to compensate the victims. Federal Justice Minister Volker Wissing has requested this fund from the Bundestag's budget committee.

The attack, carried out by a 50-year-old man from Saudi Arabia, resulted in six fatalities, including a nine-year-old boy, and affected hundreds. Estimates suggest up to 1,000 individuals may require financial aid.

The cost estimation draws from previous incidents, such as the 2016 Berlin Breitscheidplatz attack. The perpetrator is in custody, and his motives remain unclear, disqualifying the incident from existing funds for terror victims.

Authorities emphasize the state's responsibility to provide financial support, highlighting the essential nature of this aid to prevent significant political and social repercussions. The proposal stresses the urgent need for compensation to address the severe impact on the victims.