Football being played on the pitch. - Faeser and Reul emphasize strict security measures for the European Championship.
Ahead of the European Football Championship's kickoff, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser of the SPD and North Rhine-Westphalia's Interior Minister Herbert Reul from the CDU placed a strong emphasis on ensuring security for the event. Faeser stated on Monday at the launch of the "International Police Cooperation Center" (IPCC) in Neuss, "Security is our top priority, both for the federal government and the states." She expressed hope for peaceful and secure games.
Faeser acknowledged that while there's a high abstract threat, concretely, nothing had been identified yet. 100% security is impossible to achieve, a fact confirmed by Reul who said, "There's no 'absolutely safe' anywhere. Seconds can be enough for a seemingly safe situation to turn chaotic." He mentioned the recent attack on a police officer in Mannheim as an example. Still, people should not panic.
The circumstances are different than those in the 2006 World Cup. Reul explained, "We need to prepare for all potential incidents today. That includes terrorist attacks, violent or problematic fans, and protests for Palestine or climate change." The situation back then was different. Security can be enhanced by having the most up-to-date technology, gathering information promptly, and having enough police officers and women on board. It's done everything humanly possible, Reul assured.
Housed in the IPCC, police collect data on the tournaments in Neuss 24/7, which is significant given its converted rooms in the Neuss Police School. Over 300 federal government, federal state, and participating countries' police officers and women will collaborate for four weeks. The objective—to share information from across Germany efficiently.
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Faeser was effusive, commending the collaboration among participating countries. According to Reul, "Neuss will be the police headquarters of Europe." During the European Championship, which spans from June 14 to July 14, 51 matches will be held across ten German cities, with four of them located in North Rhine-Westphalia. As director of the Interior Ministers' Conference, North Rhine-Westphalia oversees the control center.
"This is truly unique and will set new standards for future sports events in Germany," stated Faeser. This collaboration is important and positive. Reul highlighted Neuss's role, "Neuss will become the police headquarters of Europe."
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- At the IPCC launch in Neuss, SPD's Nancy Faeser and CDU's Herbert Reul highlighted the importance of security for the European Football Championship, stressing that it's their top priority.
- Faeser and Reul acknowledged the presence of a high abstract threat but clarified that no concrete threats have been identified yet for the soccer event.
- Reul, the Interior Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, highlighted the need for preparedness for all potential incidents, including terrorist attacks, violent fans, and protests.
- The International Police Cooperation Center (IPCC) in Neuss will serve as a central hub for collecting safety data during the European Championship, with over 300 police officers collaborating from various countries.
- Faeser, the German Interior Minister, praised the collaboration among participating countries, stating that Neuss will effectively serve as the "police headquarters of Europe" during the soccer tournament.
- In North Rhine-Westphalia, four of the ten cities hosting intensive football matches are under Faeser and Reul's control, with Faeser expressing satisfaction that this collaboration will set new standards for future sports events in Germany.
- CDU's Herbert Reul emphasized Neuss's crucial role in the European Football Championship, reiterating its importance as the organization's central hub for information sharing and comprehensive security measures.
