Weser-Elbe-Sparkasse (Wespa) reports increasing attacks and destruction in recent months. New security personnel are supposed to defuse the situation.

The Sparkasse has reacted to a series of explosions in the Munich area by closing some branches and ATMs. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) set up a first nationwide round table on the subject of "ATM explosions" Various measures were discussed, ranging from night-time branch closures to improved monitoring systems.