Austria: Activists to demonstrate against COVID-19 restrictions in Vienna June 26

Event

Activists denouncing measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 plan to demonstrate in central Vienna June 26. Participants will gather at Maria-Theresien-Platz from 13:00; attendance will likely be in the low thousands.

Additional police will deploy to monitor the action. Large crowds and associated security measures will likely prompt localized transport disruptions in the demonstration area. Police may attempt to disperse activists if they are deemed to be breaching current COVID-19 restrictions in place in Austria and could arrest unruly participants. Isolated clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for transport disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the affected area the afternoon of June 26.