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Deadly explosions in Belgium have highlighted the importance of high security at this summer's European Championship, according to France's Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve. Explosions at Brussels airport and a metro station in the city on Tuesday have killed at least 26 people and injured many more. With Euro 2016 in neighbouring France just over two months away, Cazeneuve was keen to stress adequate security measures have been put in place. In the wake of the Paris attacks that left 130 people dead in November, tournament organisers had already strengthened security measures and made changes to fan zones. Cazeneuve said the state will contribute up to €2 million ($1.1m) for video surveillance in the designated areas for the public. "The events in Brussels remind us of the very high level of security which is necessary to ensure Euro 2016 is successful," Cazeneuve told a news conference. "Euro 2016 must combine sportsmanship, festivity and security for the teams, coaches and fans. "It is 80 days to the start of Euro 2016 and the organisers, cities and state services are fully mobilised. "Euro 2016 should be a celebration but collective security is an obligation for everyone alongside the government.'' UEFA has yet to make any response in relation to Euro 2016 security in the wake of Tuesday's incidents in Belgium.
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