VVD Proposes Tough Measures to Combat Football Violence
The VVD party in the Netherlands aims to intensify the crackdown on football-related violence with a new initiative. Key proposals include making it a separate offense for supporters to enter the pitch, strengthening club responsibilities to enforce stadium bans, and promoting advanced technology for access control, such as facial recognition. VVD member Michon expressed concern that disruptive fans overshadow the enjoyment of the sport. Additionally, the party seeks to criminalize the playback of discriminatory chants and hold clubs financially accountable for excessive police presence during matches, aiming to create a safer football environment.