Germany: Activists protest COVID-19-related measures in Berlin July 30

Event

Demonstrators have gathered in at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, July 30, to protest COVID-19-related measures. Participants plan to march along Friedrichstrasse and Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse before returning to Brandenburg Gate. Reports indicate that small counterprotests have also materialized.

Authorities are maintaining a significantly increased security presence around demonstration sites; preventative security measures, such as road closures or movement restrictions, and large crowds will likely prompt localized transport disruptions in affected areas. Minor confrontations between opposing groups of protesters are possible.

Advice

Avoid all demonstrations. Heed instructions from security forces and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions before beginning journeys. Plan alternative routes if necessary and allow extra time for travel in affected areas.