german Football Fans to Demonstrate in Leipzig Against Increased Stadium Security Measures
Leipzig, Germany – November 14, 2024 – German football fans are uniting across club rivalries to demonstrate in Leipzig on November 16th, protesting planned increases to stadium security measures they fear will fundamentally alter fan culture. Organized by fan scenes across Germany, the exhibition will begin at 11:30 a.m. in downtown Leipzig, coinciding with the upcoming international match between Germany and Slovakia on Monday, November 18th.
The protest centers around concerns regarding the upcoming Innenministerkonferenz (IMK – Interior Ministers’ Conference) and anticipated “horror scenarios” related to stadium security, as reported by Faszination Fankurve. Fans worry the IMK will lead to policies that excessively restrict their presence and expression within stadiums.
Organizers are calling for fans to attend the demonstration wearing their club colors, specifically requesting attendees avoid group or scene-specific items. The aim is to present a unified front to politicians and football associations, demonstrating solidarity and a commitment to preserving German fan culture.
“Let’s make it clear to all politicians and associations that we as football fans stand together beyond rivalries to protect the greatest asset of German football!” a statement from Germany’s fan scenes reads.
Further actions are planned surrounding the germany-Slovakia match on Monday, intended to continue the protest even without Bundesliga games taking place. Organizers vow to hold the German Football Association (DFB) accountable, stating they “will not stand idly by and watch as this association becomes the vicarious agent of populist interior ministers!”
Demonstrators are urged to be respectful of the host city of Leipzig and fellow fans, and to refrain from using pyrotechnics or disguise items.
Press inquiries can be directed to presse@fanszenen-deutschlands.de.
