According to Verlinden, there are no indications that Christmas markets are a specific target. “Local authorities can of course always request an additional threat assessment from the OCAD if they deem it necessary,” it said.
The increased threat level has been in force in our country since the attack on Swedish football supporters took place on October 17. Due to the international context, such as the war between Israel and Hamas, the risk of an attack remains high, according to experts.