Over 5,000 law enforcement personnel will be dispatched by Paris authorities for the Champions League final.
In the heart of Paris, the Champs-Élysées will witness stringent security measures this weekend due to the upcoming UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan. These steps are taken to safeguard public safety and manage potential crowds in anticipation of any celebratory or disruptive activities, following recent unfortunate incidents like the one in Liverpool where a vehicle plowed into a crowd of football fans.
The Paris Police Chief, Laurent Nuñez, confirmed the intensified security arrangements in an interview with Le Parisien. He announced that substantial police presence will be concentrated in the Champs-Élysées area to ensure the safety and order during the high-profile event.
Traffic on the Champs-Élysées and surrounding streets will be halted from the afternoon of Saturday. In addition, parking bans have been imposed in the vicinity of the Champs-Élysées, where crowds are expected to gather for Saturday night celebrations and a potential victory parade on Sunday, should PSG triumph in the Munich final.
Commercial establishments, excluding hotels, will be closed on both Saturday and Sunday as part of the extensive security preparations. The seriousness of the situation is further underscored by the deployment of approximately 5,400 police officers across Paris, with concentrated efforts in the Champs-Élysées.
These security measures, while not solely contingent upon a PSG victory, are substantially influenced by the potential for significant celebrations if the team secures the Champions League title.
The Champs-Élysées, famous for hosting various sports events, will see a surge of interest this weekend, particularly with the ongoing champions-league football match between PSG and Inter Milan. The Paris Police Chief, Laurent Nuñez, announced that these European leagues-related festivities might lead to unprecedented celebratory or disruptive activities, and thus, stringent security measures have been implemented.
