The time has come: The European Championship round of 16 between Austria and Turkey on Tuesday is approaching and with it increased security measures for the public in the federal capital. “The Vienna police will do everything in their power to prevent criminal acts in the best case,” emphasizes police spokesman Mattias Schuster.
The European Football Championship is not only a major sporting event, but also represents a special challenge for the security authorities. Especially on Tuesday, due to the Austrian participation and numerous Turkish fans, an increasing number of people will be present at the public viewing locations as well as in the entire metropolitan area of Vienna is to be expected.
“Prevent criminal acts”
“In any case, inspection services by the Vienna police will be planned for all fan zones, also for the upcoming European Championship match Austria-Turkey, in accordance with the Vienna Events Act,” Schuster told the “Krone”. Unfortunately, criminal acts can never be completely ruled out in public places, events or other incidents where many people come together in one place. But Schuster emphasizes: “The Vienna police will do everything possible with a comprehensive security concept to prevent, in the best case, criminal acts, especially against life and limb.”
More police at public viewings
Sufficient officials are assured, especially at the four public viewing locations, the Rathausplatz, the central station, the Prater and Prater/Admiral. “We will be deployed more and more, of course with uniformed forces, but also with civilian forces,” Schuster said.
In addition, police officers will be deployed outside the relevant locations to be able to respond quickly to any football-related celebrations or gatherings of fan groups.
Security measures have been increased
Already at the beginning of the European Championships, the police announced that the Vienna State Police Directorate, as a result of the current assessments of terrorist and extremist acts, had generally increased security measures for larger gatherings of people. There is currently no evidence to indicate a specific threat.
Source: Krone
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