- The report also notes that the European Union has not yet taken any action to combat terrorism.
During the Football European Championship in June and July, isolated right-wing extremist and racist remarks and incidents were noted in Berlin. The police recorded ten offenses with a similar background in connection with the EM, as a response from the Senate to a request from the Left party shows. These included propaganda offenses, incitement of the people, and defamation. No specific EM matches or locations of the incidents were mentioned, but most of the acts occurred in the Tiergarten, where the fan zones were located, and in the Westend district, where the Olympic Stadium is situated.
Arrests of Suspects
15 suspects were temporarily arrested, with the reasons being the use of symbols of unconstitutional and terrorist organizations and incitement of the people. No particular activities of right-wing extremist organizations or activists were noted.
In the EM fan zones, flags of countries that were not participating, such as Israeli, Palestinian, and Russian flags, were not allowed. This was to help reduce the potential for conflict.
The European Union expressed concern over the rise of right-wing extremist incidents during the Football European Championship in Berlin, which was hosted by Germany. The European Union emphasized the importance of promoting inclusivity and combating hate speech, given the EU's commitment to diversity and respect for all its member states.
