New Year's Eve Security: European Cities Brace for Unrest

Multiple European capitals, including Berlin, Paris, and Stockholm, are implementing extensive security measures for New Year's Eve due to anticipated widespread violence. This violence, a recurring problem in many cities, often involves attacks on emergency responders and widespread property damage. The preparations include deploying thousands of police officers and military personnel, and even preemptively declaring a state of emergency in some areas. The news reports highlight concerns about the role of youths from migrant communities in this violence, referencing past incidents like the 2016 Cologne sex attacks. Many cities are taking extraordinary steps, including curfews and preventative arrests, to mitigate the expected unrest.