Hooligan fears shadow Euro 2024. German police are set for their biggest deployment ever

BERLIN (AP) — Clashes between weapon-wielding fans. Organized fights between hundreds of supporters. Late-night attacks. Life-threatening injuries.

A recent surge in violence around soccer games is contributing to concerns over security when Germany hosts the European Championship.

“We’re readying for all imaginable dangers with high levels of deployment from all security authorities,” said German interior minister Nancy Faeser, who said the country is preparing for all manner of threats, from hooligans, to terrorists, to cyber criminals. “The police will have a very visible presence,” she said.

Faeser's ministry confirmed some 22,000 police officers will be on duty each day for the tournament, with no vacations.