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German authorities are investigating who cut the opening in the perimeter fence at Leipzig airport, a security matter that has prompted an official inquiry; the fence declined to comment.

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorGerman authorities are investigating a hole cut into a fence at Leipzig airport. With me is crisis publicist Zelda Marchetti, joining from a yacht.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMs. Marchetti, was this a security breach?

  3. Zelda MarchettiNo, and I'd urge you not to use that word. Leipzig has introduced an open-concept perimeter.

  4. Zelda MarchettiIt's a soft opening, and frankly the fence is thrilled.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSomeone cut the fence. Authorities are investigating it. Is that part of the opening?

  6. Zelda MarchettiYes. Every great launch begins with a cut, Gloria. Ribbons, cakes, fences.

  7. Zelda MarchettiAnd if I may pivot, the slogan I'd run is 'Leipzig: Come As You Are.'

  8. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorCome as you are. To an airport.

  9. Zelda MarchettiExactly. My ceramic seagull here agrees. He was a gift, and he has never once been wrong about a rollout.

  10. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSo is that a yes, that your firm has been in touch with the airport about this?

  11. Zelda MarchettiStrictly no. We circulated a deck in the spring. Titled 'Reimagining Edges.' And if I may pivot, the hole could have its own gift shop.

  12. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn the spring. Before the hole existed.

  13. Zelda MarchettiWe call that vision. And the investigation is simply a feedback session. Germany is listening to its travelers, and travelers have spoken with bolt cutters.

  14. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMs. Marchetti, I have covered border crossings on four continents, and I have never once heard a breach called a welcome.

  15. Zelda MarchettiThen you've never had the right agency, Gloria. Call me before the ribbon-cutting.

  16. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI will say this for the hole: it's the only part of that fence anyone has gone through. Rex, any holes in your defense?

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