France: Environmental activists staging roadblock protest in central Paris Nov. 2

Event

Environmental activists associated with the Last Renovation group are currently staging a roadblock protest outside the National Assembly building in Paris, Nov. 2. Participants are demanding the government invest additional resources to renovate housing to be more environmentally friendly.

Additional police are deployed to monitor the action. The protest and related security measures are prompting significant transport disruptions in the surrounding area. The action is likely to pass off peacefully; however, police could resort to forceful methods to disperse activists and isolated scuffles with disgruntled commuters cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the protest 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. Do not attempt to pass through any roadblocks. Check for transport disruptions before beginning journeys and allow extra time for travel in affected areas.