Islamist terror is 'greatest threat' to Germany: Angela Merkel

Islamist terrorism is the biggest challenge facing Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel has said in her New Year message.


Referring to the deadly truck attack in Berlin by a Tunisian asylum seeker, she said it was "sickening" when acts of terror were carried out by people who had sought protection.

She said 2016 had been a year of "severe tests".

But she also said she was confident Germany could overcome them.
 BBC
31/12/16
-
Related:

• Berlin attack suspect Anis Amri killed in Milan

-

• Nephew of suspected Berlin attacker arrested in Tunisia
• EU agrees on tougher gun laws amid increased terror threat
• Hollande, Merkel vow "merciless war" against terrorism after Berlin attack
• France extends state of emergency through July
• After Berlin, Europe beefs up security at Xmas markets