Upcoming fireworks might disturb the beginning of the European Championships.
If the EM opening ceremony manages to "capture the hearts of fans in Munich" like some are worried, then there are worries about the particularities of the plans. Various pyrotechnic devices are planned to be utilized. This is risky, and portrays a fatal message to fans who recently caused pyrotechnic debacles at the DFB Cup final.
The Munich district authorities have made their anxieties known concerning the intended use of pyrotechnics at the European Football Championship's inauguration at the Bavarian capital's arena. The pertinent fire department has pleaded with the organizer, EURO 2024 GmbH, to refrain from using pyrotechnics for the opening ceremony, as decided by the authority's declaration to ARD "Sportschau."
The European Football Union, UEFA, noted that the proceedings of the opening ceremony prior to the German national team's clash with Scotland on June 14th are "stringently regulated" and occur "in collaboration with recognized producers and proficient agencies in accordance with the health and safety standards of the host country."
"The 'Pyro-Signal' Impact on Fans"
The organization unveiled its intentions for the event and the utilization of numerous pyrotechnic products as "special effects." For instance, 60 pyrotechnic gadgets are to be set alight in the hand.
The fire department within the district administration has "specifically pointed out the signal effect towards spectators, whose unauthorized use of pyrotechnics routinely leads to concrete hazards and injuries." Nonetheless, this signal effect does not necessarily justify a ban in the event that "the commodities are approved, employed by licensed personnel, and no dangers originate from this."
The employment of pyrotechnics in German stadiums without authorization is typically outlawed, resulting in confrontations between the fans and the associations regularly. Currently, the country has been on edge due to the significant use of pyrotechnics by fans at the DFB Cup final in Berlin between Bayer Leverkusen and 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Both clubs anticipate hefty fines resulting from the incident.
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Despite the concerns about potential disruptive fireworks at the European Championships, the organizers have plans to use pyrotechnics during the opening ceremony, a decision met with anxiety by local authorities. This is a sensitive issue, given the recent pyrotechnic incidents at soccer matches in Germany, such as the DFB Cup final.
As the European Football Union, UEFA, oversees the strict regulations for the opening ceremony, it's important to note that some ultra groups might associate these displays with their traditions. The use of pyrotechnics by these groups during European Football Championship 2024 matches could add another layer of complexity to the event's safety preparations.
