German States to Debate Police Costs for High-Risk Football Matches

Bremens's Interior Minister pushes for a national fund after court ruling allows charging football leagues for police expenses.

Bremen's Interior Minister Ulrich Mäurer plans to discuss police cost-sharing for high-risk football matches at the upcoming Interior Ministers' Conference.
A recent ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court upheld Bremen's policy of charging the German Football League (DFL) for additional police deployment at high-risk games.
Mäurer advocates for a nationwide fund where the DFL would contribute to cover police costs, streamlining the process across states.
Public opinion strongly supports the DFL contributing to these costs, which are currently estimated at over €100 million annually for Bundesliga matches.
Despite the judicial backing, there is disagreement among German states, partly due to political considerations and differing levels of football league presence.