Bremen Interior Secretary Ulrich Mäurer Hits Back At DFL For Calling Law 'Unconstitutional'

Bremen Interior Secretary Ulrich Mäurer "has responded to the German Football League's (DFL) statement that called the state's proposed new law 'unconstitutional,'" according to the DPA. Mäurer: "I also know a little bit about the constitution. But this statement is bloody nonsense." The Bremen State Senate "acted according to statute and law." The DFL said that "public safety is solely the responsibilty of the state." Asked about the German Football Federation's (DFB) threat to exclude Bremen from hosting national team games, Mäurer said, "That probably should mean -- let's show Bremen who dances with who. I think this act speaks volumes" (DPA, 7/24).