Central Commission for Stadium Bans Established at Munich Security Summit

The decision aims to unify responses to football violence, but raises concerns among fans and clubs.

A central commission for stadium bans was agreed upon during a security summit involving political leaders, the DFB, and the DFL.
The commission seeks to replace local decision-making on stadium bans with a unified approach, moving away from collective to individual punishments.
VfL Bochum expressed concerns about the potential elimination of standing areas due to the push for personalized tickets, citing impacts on stadium atmosphere.
Despite the ban on pyrotechnics remaining in place, the rise in its use post-pandemic has not been effectively deterred by current fines.
Fan organizations criticized the lack of direct involvement in the summit, warning against populist measures lacking substantive dialogue with stakeholders.