# German counter-terrorism plan response > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-counter-terrorism-plan-response > Updated: 2026-09-18T11:35:41.000Z. Sources: 47. Developments: 2. Following a deadly Islamist attack during a Christopher Street Day (CSD) event in Berlin, the German federal government approved a ten-point action plan to combat terrorism and extremism. Introduced by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig, the measures focus on stricter criminal penalties, enhanced surveillance, and preventing radicalization. Key legislative proposals include reclassifying assaults committed with dangerous tools as serious crimes, carrying a minimum one-year prison sentence. The plan also aims to expand the prosecution of those spreading propaganda for terrorist organizations, such as ISIS, and increase scrutiny of fundraising for suspected groups. Additional measures include tightening regulations on data retention, preventive detention, and increasing the use of electronic ankle monitors for high-risk individuals. The government also proposed increased protections for public service workers, such as police and medical personnel. While the plan has been introduced, some critics have noted a lack of specific measures to protect LGBTI individuals and have questioned why previously monitored individuals remain capable of carrying out such attacks. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Germany adopts ten-point counter-terrorism plan after CSD attack The German government has adopted a ten-point action plan to combat terrorism following an Islamist attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day, proposing harsher penalties and increased surveillance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-adopts-ten-point-counter-terrorism-plan-after-csd-attack ### 2026-09-16: Germany approves ten-point plan to combat Islamist terrorism Germany has approved a ten-point plan to combat Islamist terrorism, introducing stricter penalties for knife attacks and propaganda, alongside enhanced surveillance and protections for public workers. 46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-proposes-ten-point-plan-to-combat-islamist-terror --- Cite as: German counter-terrorism plan response. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-counter-terrorism-plan-response