17 Sep 2019 | 09:26 AM UTC
Germany: Climate activists to rally September 19-20
Climate change activists are planning to rally in Berlin on September 19 and across Germany on September 20; localized traffic disruptions anticipated around all protests
Event
Environmental and climate change activists are planning rallies across Germany on Thursday, September 19, and Friday, September 20. The demonstration on Thursday is scheduled to be held outside of the German Chancellery building in Berlin, starting at 17:00 (local time). Rallies associated with the global climate strike movement are also expected to take place throughout the country on Friday. Specific details regarding the times and location of meeting points can be found on the organizer's website. Heightened security measures and localized traffic disruptions are anticipated around all protest sites. Associated business disruptions are also possible on Friday.
Context
Activists are organizing rallies across the world on September 20 to demand more effective government action on climate change issues.
Advice
Individuals in Germany, particularly Berlin, are advised to keep abreast of the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations, prepare for associated disruptions to transportation and business, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
