Eurovision 2024 in Malmö: Ensuring Safety Amidst Global Tensions

As the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 approaches, Malmö, Sweden, is taking unprecedented security measures to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for an estimated 100,000 international visitors and performers. In response to the elevated security concerns across Europe and the specific challenges posed by political tensions and the potential for protests linked to the participation of certain countries, Malmö’s approach to security is both comprehensive and adaptive. 

Malmö has strategically centralized event locations such as the Eurocafé, Turquoise Carpet, and Euroclub, facilitating tighter security control and more effective crowd management. The city has leveraged its experience from previous large-scale events to develop a robust security infrastructure that includes extensive collaboration between local authorities, Swedish national police, and international security forces. Key measures include increased police presence, sophisticated surveillance systems, and emergency response protocols specifically tailored to the scale and nature of Eurovision.

The security planning also extends to managing the flow of traffic and people through strategic closures and the deployment of advanced screening technologies at event entrances. Moreover, Malmö has instituted a bag ban at major event locations to streamline security checks and reduce the risk of incidents. These efforts are underpinned by continuous threat assessments and real-time coordination with national and international security agencies.