Belgium: Firefighters and paramedics plan protest march to Minister-President's office in Brussels 09:00-12:00 Jan. 27

Event

Unionized firefighters and paramedics plan to stage a protest march in Brussels 09:00-12:00 Jan. 27 to demand more resources and safer work conditions. Protesters will gather at the intersection of Kunstlaan (Avenue des Arts) and Wetstraat (Rue de la Loi) at 09:00, before marching to the office of the Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region via the Regentlaan (Boulevard du Regent) at 10:30. Around 200 protestors are expected to participate.

Heightened security is likely near protest sites. The police response will likely include road closures, resulting in ground travel and business operation disruptions.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a routine precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions before beginning journeys. Allow extra time to reach destinations in the area 09:00-12:00 Jan. 27. Heed instructions from authorities.