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Nine days before the kick-off of the UEFA European Championship, Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser urged everyone to use the football tournament as a bonding opportunity. This is vital, especially in these "waves of external and internal hazards," said the social democrat at a joint press conference alongside her North Rhine-Westphalian counterpart, Herbert Reul (CDU).
Germany wants to be an ideal host, assure a "tranquil, fun-filled football carnival," highlighted Faeser. While a hundred percent security might be unobtainable in a free state, the minister reassured, "we're doing our best."
Reul, whose state offers four out of the ten stadiums, raised concerns about the overwhelming workload for the police during the tournament (14th June to 14th July). "It won't be a leisurely stroll," warned Reul, the NRW minister.
On the last weekend of June, his police force will have to safeguard both the stadiums, teams, and fan zones, as well as a small extra task - a far-right federal party conference in Essen. Here, numerous counter-demonstrators have already signaled their intent to attend. North Rhine-Westphalia may still need reinforcements from other states to manage these responsibilities.
"Things are tense," Faeser confirmed. This applies to the cyber sphere and the fierce opposition from Islamists and other sectors. Yet, no tangible evidence of any imminent attacks related to the Euros has emerged. Despite this, she confidently stated, "we're ready to play our home game for Europe."
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- SPD's Herbert Reul, the North Rhine-Westphalia minister, echoed Faeser's concerns about the policing challenges during the European Football Championship.
- Faeser, a SPD member like Reul, acknowledged the high level of stress among law enforcement agencies ahead of the soccer festival.
- Meanwhile, SPD leader Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, has pledged to ensure that the upcoming soccer event is safe from terrorism threats.
- Reul also expressed concern about the potential clashes between far-right groups and counter-demonstrators during the soccer festival in Berlin and elsewhere in Germany.
- Faeser, together with her SPD counterparts in European countries, have been working closely to ensure a secure and enjoyable soccer celebration for fans across Europe.
- Despite the numerous challenges, including crime and terrorism, Faeser expressed faith in Germany's ability to host a successful UEFA European Championship, symbolizing unity and camaraderie across the continent.
- SPD politicians in Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia have been working tirelessly to prepare for the European Football Championship, recognizing the global attention it will bring to the city and the country.
- Faeser and her SPD colleagues have been collaborating with the Federal Government and European partners to ensure that soccer lovers can enjoy the festivities at the 2024 UEFA European Championship without fear of crime, terrorism, or disruptions.
