What is important is that people celebrate peacefully, said Buschmann. The curfew is the time at which catering establishments must cease operations to ensure nighttime peace. It is determined at the state and local level. In some federal states there is no curfew regulation at all.
In the interview, Minister Buschmann called for a quick response from the state should hooligan violence occur. “At major events like this, there is always a small but vocal minority looking for a fight,” he said. The police must be prepared for this with a good security concept. “And when bodily harm, property damage or other crimes occur, perpetrators must be identified, evidence secured and penalties imposed quickly,” he said. Buschmann does not believe stricter laws are necessary.
The minister also warned of attacks at the European Football Championship in Germany. “There is always an increased risk of terrorism at large, international tournaments – not just in Germany,” said the FDP politician. “The Russian war of aggression and the situation in Gaza are aggravating the security situation here too.” Buschmann was convinced that controls at the German borders improved security.