When the World Cup rolls around every four years, it’s the host nation’s government that comes under extreme pressure to protect its own citizens, as well as the millions of tourists and billions of potential tourism income.
In this report, Adam Connors looks at Germany’s security arrangements for the Cup.
He speaks to European experts in security, safety and crowd dynamics.
First, the chairman of Holland’s Institute for Crisis Management and Safety, Professor Uriel Rosenthal explains that threats to the image of the World Cup continue to grow as the event’s popularity rises.
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