Germany: Authorities heighten security nationwide ahead of UEFA Euro 2024 football event June 14-July 14

Germany will host the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) European Championship 2024 from June 14 to July 14. Public interest in the competition will be high, and matches will likely be screened in public places, including hotels, throughout the country. Authorities expect several hundred thousand foreign participants to attend tournament events. Additional border controls have been issued on Germany's land borders and will likely be maintained through July 14. The initial game will be held from 21:00 on June 14 at the Allianz Football Arena (Munich).

Venues where the games will occur are the following:

• Berlin: Olympiastadion

• Cologne: Cologne Stadium

• Dortmund: BVB Stadion Dortmund

• Dusseldorf: Dusseldorf Arena

• Frankfurt: Frankfurt Arena

• Gelsenkirchen: Arena AufSchalke

• Hamburg: Volkstparkstadion Hamburg

• Leipzig: Leipzig Stadium

• Munich: Allianz Football Arena

• Stuttgart: Stuttgart Arena

Authorities will likely deploy additional law enforcement officers near the stadiums before the games; road travel and transport disruptions are likely in affected areas through July 14.

Civil Unrest
The likelihood of protests is limited, as public opinion will likely be against labor unions or activist groups that disrupt the events. Occasional industrial action is possible during the tournament, and labor groups may seek to capitalize on the presence of international media to draw attention to their grievances. Episodes of hooliganism and violence between rival groups cannot be ruled out in major cities ahead of and after the games.

Terrorism
Germany faces an underlying threat from terrorism. However, the country's capable security forces mitigate the risk of any terrorist activities. Additional security in major public hubs, including airports, railway stations, and major malls, is possible. Associated ID checks and preventive arrests are possible near sensitive areas. Increased border controls will likely cause delays at border crossing points nationwide, impacting cross-border transport and travel.