German Minister Faeser satisfied with Euro 2024 security so far

German Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser said ahead of the Euro 2024 final that she's is satisfied with the security situation at the tournament.

"For a sporting event of this size, there have only been a few security-related incidents so far," Faeser said.

She thanked the thousands of volunteers and emergency services for the security surrounding the tournament. They made a major contribution to ensuring that the Euros has gone so well so far, she said.

"The police forces of the federal states in particular, but also our federal police, have made a decisive contribution to the fact that we have had a largely peaceful tournament so far," Faeser praised, but stressed that security remains the top priority for Sunday's final between Spain and England in Berlin.

Despite minor disruptions and fan hooligan violence on the periphery of some matches, the security concept has been considered successful by the authorities.

According to Faeser, around seven and a half million people have visited the stadiums and fan zones in Germany so far.

"I hope that this great European Championship in our country will come to a peaceful conclusion, with the focus remaining on sport and togetherness," she said.