Do you agree that fans drinking alcohol is a contributory factor to the violence at football games?

Excessive drinking among a few hooligans can certainly be a nuisance for the vast majority of genuine fans who enjoy a beer in the best spirit of the game. Carlsberg encourages responsible consumption.

Security, in all its aspects, is one of UEFA’s main concerns during UEFA EURO 2008™, not only within the stadiums and its surrounding areas, but also in the cities and in the routes that link them. Carlsberg fully support sUEFA and local authorities in securing a safe and enjoyable event for the fans.

Much debate has taken place in Switzerland and Austria regarding the public viewing areas, including discussion on security and funding. As a sponsor and also an exclusive supplier of beer what is Carlsberg’s view on these important questions?

As a sponsor and partner of UEFA, Carlsberg supports a safe and attractive event. We obviously comply with all recommendations in regards to security from UEFA and the public authorities. We understand that security, in all its aspects, is one of UEFA’s main concerns; not only within the stadiums and its surrounding areas, but also in the cities and in the routes that link them.

Each of the stadiums – in Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Vienna (Austria) and Basle, Berne, Geneva and Zurich (Switzerland) - has been conceived according to complex accommodation and security infrastructures filled with the most advanced technological access control, video surveillance, security, sound communication and information systems. We are confident that this will ensure all spectators of a sense of well-being and a feeling of security, which is obviously also in Carlsberg’s interest.