Germany: Protest scheduled in Dusseldorf for November 15

Event

A protest against restrictions related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is scheduled to take place in Dusseldorf on Sunday, November 15. The demonstration, which has been organized by the 'Querdenken' (Lateral Thinking) movement, will begin at 15:00 (local time) at Rheinwiesen, after which participants will march towards the city center. The 'Querdenken' group has organized multiple protests across the country in recent days, with a demonstration in Frankfurt on Saturday, November 14, resulting in clashes between protesters and police.

A heightened security presence and localized travel disruptions should be anticipated in the vicinity of any protest. 

Advice

Those in Dusseldorf and across Germany are advised to monitor developments, avoid all associated demonstrations, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.