Following an Islamist terrorist attack at the CSD in Berlin, public sentiment regarding safety in Germany has significantly deteriorated. According to a survey conducted by Civey, 38% of respondents reported a decrease in their sense of security since the incident, while 54% indicated that their feelings of safety remained unchanged. Only 7% felt an increase in their security perception. Additionally, when asked about the statement ‘Germany is a stable and safe country,’ 51% of participants disagreed, contrasting with 37% who agreed. The survey, commissioned by Funke Mediengruppe, included 5,000 participants between July 28 and 30. In response to the attack, SPD parliamentary leader Matthias Miersch called for Chancellor Friedrich Merz to attend a CSD event, emphasizing the need for political leaders to demonstrate solidarity with the affected community. The attack resulted in one fatality and 31 injuries, with the assailant subsequently shot by police.