Press Release: Euro 2012: Commission supports security at football stadiums

As teams prepare to go out on the pitch, the Commission is working with the Polish authorities to ensure a safe Euro 2012 football championship.

In a bid to enhance public protection and provide concrete support for Member States, over the last few months the Commission has been providing technical support and guidance to the Polish Police and Border Guards in training and developing the methodology for the use of mobile chemical and bio detection equipment to scan for explosives and terror weaponry at Polish stadiums and airports.