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UEFA committed to 'safe and secure' Euro 2016 following Brussels attacks

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UEFA has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a safe and secure Euro 2016

UEFA has reaffirmed its commitment to guaranteeing a "safe and secure" Euro 2016 in France following the terror attacks in Brussels.

At least 34 people were killed on Tuesday after a terrorist suicide attack ripped through Zaventem Airport in Brussels and another blast hit a city metro station.

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Maalbeek metro station was targeted during the morning rush hour and Belgium's federal prosecutor Frederic Van Leeuw said all three explosions were "terrorist attacks".

The attacks come just five months after 129 people were killed in Paris and are likely to prompt further security concerns over the European Championship, which takes place in France this summer.

For over three years now, EURO 2016 SAS has been working... to guarantee a safe and secure tournament and all necessary measures are being taken to ensure that is the case.
UEFA statement

In a statement, UEFA said: "Following today's events in Brussels, UEFA wishes to reaffirm its commitment in placing safety and security at the centre of its organisational plans for UEFA EURO 2016.

"EURO 2016 SAS and all stakeholders involved in the organisation of the tournament will continue their joint work and will regularly monitor the level of risk for the tournament and their respective organisational plans.

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Belgium cancel training

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"For over three years now, EURO 2016 SAS has been working closely with the relevant authorities to develop the most appropriate mechanisms in order to guarantee a safe and secure tournament and all necessary measures are being taken to ensure that is the case for all involved."

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French interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve says the deadly explosions in Brussels are a reminder that a "very high security level" will be required during this year's tournament.

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Following the November attacks, we looked at the Euro 2016 security situation

After the Paris attacks, tournament organisers strengthened security measures and made changes to fan zones, and Cazeneuve has now confirmed the state will contribute up to 2m euros (£1.58m) for video surveillance in the designated areas for the public.

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