Public sentiment in Germany remains frozen as authorities investigate the motives behind the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg. There are growing indications that the assailant had frequent issues with German authorities, prompting calls for accountability. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has initiated an inquiry into which agencies were aware of the perpetrator. While official statements dismiss ties to Islamic terrorism, questions about the assailant’s mental state and behavior also arise, suggesting a complex background that merits further examination.