Faeser views security prepared for the upcoming European Football Championship.
The day before the start of the European Football Championship in Germany, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser stated that the security forces were adequately prepared. She added that, although there were no concrete threat situations at the moment, they still needed to be vigilant due to possible dangers from Islamic extremism, the ongoing Russian aggression war against Ukraine, and tensions in the Gaza Strip. They were also monitoring the actions of hooligans.
At a welcome event in Bamberg, Faeser welcomed over 300 police officers from various European countries whose national teams are participating in the championship. These foreign forces would be working alongside the German security forces and acting as liaisons for their fans. Faeser stressed the importance of being extra alert to potential cyber attacks. She highlighted that all tickets for the matches would be digitally issued.
The European Championship officially kicks off on Friday night with the opening match between Germany and Scotland. The highly-anticipated final will take place at the Berlin Olympic Stadium on July 14th.
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Despite no immediate threat situations, Interior Minister Faeser emphasized the need for constant vigilance during the European Football Championship, considering potential dangers from various sources such as Islamic extremism, the Russian aggression towards Ukraine, and tensions in the Gaza Strip. Nevertheless, Faeser reassured that none of these situations currently posed a direct threat to the championship.
In light of the digital ticketing system for the matches, Faeser emphasized the importance of being extra cautious against possible cyber attacks during the European Football Championship, ensuring that none of the security measures are compromised.
