Terrorism, thugs and trash: France’s Euro 2016 headaches

The Euro 2016 football tournament began in France on the 10 June 2016 amidst a context of the threat of a terrorist attack and labour unrest.

French President Francois Hollande said he would do what was needed to ensure protests did not spoil the tournament.

In the early days of the tournament violence by rival fans at the England v Russia match on the 11 June 2016 in Marseilles dominated headlines.

However, subsequently, the main talking point was the success of smaller footballing nations such as Iceland and Wales beating more illustrious teams. Another smaller country, Portugal, went on to win Euro 2016 on the 10 July 2016.

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ESO: Background information: Terror: nerves on edge in run-up to Euro 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/terror-nerves-on-edge-in-run-up-to-euro-2016/

ESO: Background information: France prepares for day of strikes as nuclear workers join labour protests http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-prepares-for-day-of-strikes-as-nuclear-workers-join-labour-protests/

The Local.fr, 10.06.16: France ready to force rail strikers back to work http://www.thelocal.fr/20160610/france-vows-to-take-all-necessary-steps-strikes-euro-2016

The Local.fr, 10.06.16: All rubbish will be cleared off Paris streets today: Mayor http://www.thelocal.fr/20160610/paris-mayor-says-all-rubbish-to-be-cleared-today

France24, 10.06.16: Hollande to striking unions: Don't 'spoil' Euro 2016 tournament http://www.france24.com/en/20160610-france-hollande-warns-unions-over-strikes-euro-2016

Deutsche Welle, 10.06.16: Paris warms up for Euro 2016 http://dw.com/p/1J43G

BBC News, 10.06.16: France Euro 2016: Hollande warns unions against disrupting tournament http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36494702

The Conversation, 09.06.16: How much is Euro 2016 worth? https://theconversation.com/how-much-is-euro-2016-worth-60753

EUObserver, 10.06.16: Nervous France opens Euro 2016 games https://euobserver.com/political/133779

Euro|Topics: Debates, June 2016: High-security tournament begins in France http://www.eurotopics.net/en/160525/high-security-tournament-begins-in-france

Deutsche Welle, 10.06.16: Euro 2016: 'No instructions to disrupt actions at stadiums' http://dw.com/p/1J4cJ

France24, 12.06.16: Police brace for fresh violence after English, Russian fans clash in Marseille http://www.france24.com/en/20160611-clashes-marseille-england-russia-match-euro-2016

The Local.fr, 12.06.16: Russia and England 'may be disqualified' says Uefa http://www.thelocal.fr/20160612/russia-charged-as-englishman-fights-for-life-after-violence

The Conversation, 10.06.16: How can French authorities prevent a terrorist attack during Euro 2016? https://theconversation.com/how-can-french-authorities-prevent-a-terrorist-attack-during-euro-2016-60834

The Conversation: Tag: Euro 2016 https://theconversation.com/uk/topics/euro-2016

Euro|Topics: Debates, June 2016: Violent fans in Marseille http://www.eurotopics.net/en/160679/violent-fans-in-marseille

France24, 14.06.16: England rails against UEFA for security risks at upcoming England-Wales match http://www.france24.com/en/20160614-england-rails-against-uefa-security-risks-upcoming-england-wales-match-russia-marseille-dyk

France24, 13.06.16: Are French police unprepared for Euro rioting, or just burnt out? http://www.france24.com/en/20160613-are-french-police-unprepared-euro-rioting-or-just-burnt-out

France24: Tag: Euro 2016 http://www.france24.com/en/tag/euro-2016/

EUISS: Issue Alert No.29, July 2016: Euro 2016 – teaming up for security http://www.iss.europa.eu/publications/detail/article/euro-2016-teaming-up-for-security/

The Conversation, 06.07.16: Euro 2016 enters final straight with a worried look to UEFA’s uncertain future https://theconversation.com/euro-2016-enters-final-straight-with-a-worried-look-to-uefas-uncertain-future-62079

France24, 08.07.16: Team France win back fans by reaching Euro 2016 final http://www.france24.com/en/20160708-team-france-win-back-fans-euro-2016-final-griezmann-hero

The Local.fr, 11.07.16: 'Disappointment is immense' laments French coach http://www.thelocal.fr/20160711/disappointment-is-immense-says-french-coach-deschamps

The Local.fr, 11.07.16: Portuguese party on Champs-Elysées amid police clashes http://www.thelocal.fr/20160711/portuguese-party-of-champs-elyses-amid-police-clashes

Politico, 10.07.16: Police tighten security in Paris ahead of Euro 2016 final http://www.politico.eu/article/police-tightens-security-in-paris-ahead-of-euro-2016-final-france-portugal/

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