Munich Security Conference: Thousands of police officers are currently blocking the area – the first US celebrity is already there

The Munich Security Conference starts today. Prominent participants from all over the world are currently arriving. Thousands of officers cordon off downtown. All developments here in the ticker.

11:57 a.m .: While the police are sealing off downtown Munich for the security conference, a major fire broke out in the Freimann district. Numerous firefighters are currently fighting the inferno in a large warehouse near the Euro industrial park. Due to heavy smoke development, residents are asked to keep all windows and doors closed.

10.55 a.m .: The city center of Munich will be expanded into a fortress in the morning. Police officers cordon off the area around the Münchner Hof with red and yellow warning fences. All roads around the hotel are closed. Tram line 19 will be discontinued between the main station and Maxmonument, tram 21 between Stachus and Max-Weber-Platz. You drive from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon via the Sendlinger Tor.

9.33 a.m .: By the way, Markus Söder picked up the most prominent participant at the airport yesterday: Kamala Harris, US Vice President.

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Munich, February 18, 8:33 a.m .: The Munich police are currently blocking the area around the Bayerischer Hof event venue. 3,500 officials from all over Germany will be deployed in the coming days. The federal police are increasing their presence at the train stations, especially Stachus and Marienplatz. The reason: A selection of the most powerful politicians in the world is coming to Munich today. Here is a selection:

Munich Security Conference starts: These top politicians are coming to the city center from today

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