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Last week’s attack near Moscow, which was claimed by the Islamic State, killed nearly 140 people. Following this, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser issued a stark warning about the threat it posed to her country, saying it “raised the danger to a new level”.
Germany fears possible attacks during the second half of June and the beginning of July, when football fans from all over Europe will descend on the country. The football Euro 2024 will be held in ten cities there.
Faeser said this week that Germany would be on alert for the major international event and would put security measures in place, including temporary border controls, “to prevent potential perpetrators of violence from entering the country”. According to the Daily Mail, the British police will also help ensure the safety of fans.
Neil Doyle, a counter-terrorism expert, told The Sun: “Euro 2024 represents a prime target for groups looking to carry out mass-casualty attacks to get revenge and hit the headlines.”
EURO 2024
The 17th European Football Championship will take place from June 14 to July 14, 2024 in Germany. When do the Czechs play and what is the complete tournament schedule?
