Football: Latest News in the World of Soccer - Spahn voices opposition to fan mile due to congestion in government district.
On Wednesday evening, the fan zone at the Brandenburg Gate will open with a concert. It's designed to accommodate up to 50,000 folks and will showcase around 12 of the 51 matches during the European Football Championship in Germany. The tournament kicks off on Friday.
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Despite Jens Spahn, the CDU member and federal health minister, voicing opposition to the Fan Mile due to traffic congestion in the government district, Berlin Senate still plans to open the fan zone at the Brandenburg Gate on Wednesday evening. The zone is expected to attract up to 50,000 fans, who will enjoy concerts and watch around 12 of the 51 matches during the European Football Championship in Germany. Traffic in the area is expected to be heavy during leisure time, especially during the matches. The Berlin Senate is encouraging fans to use public transportation to avoid added traffic on Tempelhof Field and in the government district. Despite Spahn's concerns, parties and celebrations are expected to continue in the Fan Mile throughout the tournament. Though the Rheinische Post reported Spahn's stance, it remains to be seen how the government district will handle the influx of fans and traffic.
