Recent publications by Frag den Staat, the Arbeitskreis Kritischer Jurist*innen Freiburg and The New Arab reported on possible violations of the right to freedom of assembly in the context of the European Championships in Germany. Specifically, Frag den Staat and the Arbeitskreis Kritischer Jurist*innen Freiburg report that the host cities were required to give UEFA far-reaching guarantees, including on the implementation of “clean zones”, that are in violation of the German constitution. In these "clean zones" around the vicinity of tournament venues, UEFA has prohibited “political and/or religious demonstrations”. According to a Spiegel investigation, the Bundestag's Research Service also came to the conclusion that such a commitment is presumably unconstitutional due to the principle of legality of administrative action.

An analysis by The New Arab warned that vague UEFA guidelines and crackdown by police would meet those wishing to express solidarity with Palestine at Euro 2024.

The Business and Human Rights Resource invited UEFA to reply to the allegations. The full response can be found below.