Behrens warns: Lower Saxony derby threatened without guest fans!

Behrens warns: Lower Saxony derby threatened without guest fans!

In Lower Saxony, the situation around the football derby between Eintracht Braunschweig and Hannover 96 is coming to a head. The country's Interior Minister, Daniela Behrens from the SPD, made it clear that if the stadium has a new increase in violence and aggression, there is the opportunity to completely exclude guest fans from the game. This was particularly discussed with regard to the upcoming encounter on October 6th.

Behrens made it clear that the reduction of the guest fan contingent by 40 percent from 2,100 to 1,260 places is not sufficient. Your goal is a drastic reduction in violence and injured during the games. According to the minister, a worrying lack of self -reflection is evident in the ultra scene. Instead of taking on responsibility, the criticism is often repaid, and the problem of violence in the stadiums is downplayed or postponed to the police.

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In the context of these developments, Behrens expressed that their door was always open to discussions with the fans. However, she had the impression that neither the ultras nor the police are interested in a real dialogue. "A common basis is needed for such a dialogue. This is a clear confession that violence in the stadium is not acceptable," said the Minister.

Behrens also criticized the German Football Association (DFB). It calls for more consistent application of the existing rules that already provide for punishments in the event of severe riots. "Unfortunately, the means of termination due to pyrotechnics is not used in practice," she complained. This suggests possible measures in the future to increase security in the stadium.

The interior minister was open to suggestions such as point deductions for clubs whose fans ignite pyrotechnics at games. This idea was previously introduced by Ulrich Mäurer, the Bremen Senator in Bremen, and described by Behrens as understandable. It remains to be seen whether such measures are taken and to what extent they are effective.

The discussion about security during football games raises a variety of questions. It turns out that the current measures are taken seriously by politics, but at the same time there is also a lack of change from fans. This worrying development could lead to changes in dealing with the guest fans in the future.

The concerns about the situation at football games in Lower Saxony illustrate how important a prudent dealing with guest fans is. In view of the serious threats of Minister Behrens, the question arises as to how the DFB and clubs will react to these developments. The focus on a common solution and the reduction of violence in the stadium must be a top priority.

Overall, the situation remains tense, and whether the measures taken at the upcoming games can actually lead to a reassurance. The encounter between Braunschweig and Hanover will certainly not only be of particular importance, but also socially of particular importance, since it is a real indicator for the future of guest fans in Germany. For more information on developments related to football in Lower Saxony, see the current report www.nachrichten-heute.net .