Thuringian Derby: Federal Police report positive outcome
The Federal Police Inspectorate Erfurt has assessed the security operation during the Thuringian derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt as largely successful.
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The Federal Police Inspectorate Erfurt has assessed the security operation during the Thuringian derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt as largely successful.
For the upcoming Thuringia Derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt on Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Federal Police expect significant restrictions in regional rail traffic and increased security measures.
A massive police presence secured the Thuringian derby between FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt and FC Carl Zeiss Jena on Sunday. Despite logistical challenges due to construction-related transfers, the journey of around 1,000 Jena fans remained largely orderly, though officers had to intervene in isolated incidents.
Following a football match in Central Germany, the Federal Police are investigating multiple offenses and managed a large-scale operation to keep rival fan groups from Erfurt, Leipzig, and Jena separated on rail routes.