Netherlands: Farmers to protest in The Hague October 16

Event

The Farmers Defence Force group has called for a protest in The Hague on Wednesday, October 16, to denounce government proposals to impose cuts on the agricultural sector to reduce nitrogen emissions.

The exact time and location of the protest were not immediately available. A related protest on Tuesday, October 1, had caused significant transportation disruptions through the highways and roads surrounding The Hague as a convoy of farmers caused traffic jam on their way to the protest.

Similar transportation disruptions are likely on October 16. A heightened security presence is expected in the vicinity of any demonstration site. 

Advice

Individuals in The Hague and its surrounding areas are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests and public gatherings, anticipate transportation disruptions, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.