The police are investigating after a failed protest by Greenpeace.
Before the European Championship game Germany-France, a Greenpeace activist accidentally landed in the stadium.
Update from June 16, 2021, 12.30 p.m
.: The parachutist, who accidentally flew into the EM stadium in Munich on Tuesday evening, was apparently in mortal danger himself during his action.
This is suggested by statements by the Bavarian Minister of the Interior, Joachim Herrmann.
“Because of the label 'Greenpeace', no snipers intervened here.
If the police had come to a different conclusion that it could be a terrorist attack, then the plane might have had to pay for the action with his life, ”said Herrmann.
After Greenpeace protest in the EM stadium: criticism of environmentalists is loud
First report from June 16, 2021, 10.19 a.m .
: Munich - This protest action went wrong: Before the European Championship game Germany-France on Tuesday evening, a paraglider landed in the middle of the field of the Munich Arena. On his screen the inscription "Kick out oil", something like "Throw the oil out". According to a Greenpeace spokesman, the man wanted to protest against football sponsor Volkswagen - and shouldn't actually end up in the stadium for this purpose.
The aim of the action was only to throw a large ball with the same protest label on the lawn, said Greenpeace.
And to do this, the man should fly over the stadium.
The environmentalists suspect that the wind got in his way.
The parachutist got into the stadium himself, got caught in a rope construction and only slid past the grandstand by a hair's breadth.
But he injured two men who had to be treated in the hospital.
Football EM: Police investigate unsuccessful Greenpeace campaign, DFB and UEFA criticize
For the 38-year-old paraglider pilot from Baden-Württemberg, the action could now have further consequences.
The police are investigating various offenses under the Criminal Code and the Aviation Act.
Immediately after landing, the German defender Antonio Rüdiger helped the man to his feet - because he was still tangled in ropes.
The police then took the activist away.
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Munich: At the European Championship game France - Germany, a Greenpeace activist sails into the stadium.
Markus Söder (CSU) announces the consequences.
© Christian Charisius / dpa-Bildfunk
"The Munich Police Headquarters emphasizes that there is no understanding of such irresponsible actions, in which a considerable risk to human life is accepted," said a statement from the police.
Criticism of Greenpeace comes from almost all sides: the DFB condemned the action, the UEFA, host of the European Football Championship 2021 *, spoke of a “ruthless and dangerous action” that could have had serious consequences for many people.
“No trivial offense” - Markus Söder (CSU) announces the consequences of the Greenpeace campaign
Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) found clear words.
"This is not a trivial offense," he said in the morning on Bayerischer Rundfunk.
And he confirmed that the action will not remain without consequences: "That will be dealt with precisely, these are clear violations."
Greenpeace itself seems to be embarrassed about the whole thing.
A spokesman admitted during the game that the action had failed.
And the apology came promptly:
"We're so sorry," he told the German press agency.
On the Greenpeace Twitter account it was said: “This protest never had the intention of disrupting the game or injuring people.” In principle, Greenpeace actions are always peaceful and non-violent.
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