Minister Reul from NRW discusses potential security risks prior to the European Championships.

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North Rhine-Westphalia's Interior Minister, Herbert Reul, acknowledges that Germany still faces some risks, despite effective security measures being put in place for the European Championship. He cautioned on ARD "Morgenmagazin" that the arrangements may not be "perfect and 100%" as of now, only a week before the soccer extravaganza begins.

He proceeded to assert that the biggest conundrum is how to gather crucial information prior to any untoward incident. "This remains the greatest mystery due to our severely limited capabilities in intercepting information," he emphasized. North Rhine-Westphalia is home to four out of the ten EM host cities - Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Gelsenkirchen.

He went on to disclose a newly initiated cooperation center in Neuss, functioning as an information hub and haven for international law enforcement officers and primarily police fan escorts. This center will collect all details pertaining to soccer and safety. Earlier on Tuesday, he had revealed at a news conference with Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) that the police force in NRW would be put under substantial strain due to the impending AfD party congress in Essen towards the end of June, where thousands of protestors have already vowed to appear.

Reul highlighted that North Rhine-Westphalia invested significantly in procuring secure equipment for their law enforcement personnel in recent years. However, he reinforced that responsibility for stadium security lies with the European Football Union, UEFA, and the respective football clubs.

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1. Minister Reul, representing the CDU in North Rhine-Westphalia, emphasized the need for vigilance despite the significant investments in secure equipment for their law enforcement forces.
2. Amidst the European Football Championship preparations, Reul expressed concerns over potential safety precautions while discussing the forthcoming soccer event on ARD's "Morgenmagazin."
3. The Ministry of Interior in North Rhine-Westphalia, led by Herbert Reul, has established a cooperation center in Neuss to support international law enforcement and fan escorts in ensuring safety during the EM.
4. As the European Football Championship kicks off in European cities, including Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Gelsenkirchen in North Rhine-Westphalia, Reul emphasized that stadium security is the responsibility of UEFA, UEFA, and respective football clubs.
5. Despite the strained police forces due to the AfD party congress in Essen later in June, Reul urged Germany to be cautious and maintain safety measures prior to the start of the European Football Championship.
6. In light of the ongoing theft and corruption scandal involving 26 team members linked to the team, Reul reiterated the importance of safety precautions and European Championship organizers' role in ensuring a secure event for both athletes and spectators.

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