As stated by the respective authorities, the security situation is tense due to the war in the Middle East.

The German Police President has announced that around 4,000 police officers are to be active in the capital, Berlin, alone to prevent violence. According to her, the starting point is different due to the war in the Gaza region. In Cologne, there is more police presence around the Cathedral, as the risk of attacks has increased. Some of the officers will also patrol the city with machine guns.

In France, the security apparatus is being ramped up. More than 90,000 police officers will be mobilized across the country, according to the Director of the National Intelligence Service. More than 1.5 million people are expected for the New Year's Eve party on the Champs-Elysées. Interior Minister Darmanin has spoken of a very high terrorist threat, partly due to the war in the Middle East