Eurovision in Basel: 1,300 Police Officers on Duty

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 06:30

With the Eurovision Song Contest set to kick off in Basel next week, emergency services are preparing for an unprecedented operation.

The event, which runs from May 9 to 17, spans both cantons of Basel-City and Basel-Country and is described as extraordinarily large and complex.

According to officials, Basel cannot manage the mega-event alone.

In response, 1,300 police officers from across Switzerland will be deployed to ensure safety.

The bi-cantonal police task force announced the details yesterday, emphasizing the need for tight cooperation due to the event’s cross-border nature.

It marks one of the largest joint security operations the region has seen.

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