France: Farmers staging vehicle protest in Toulouse, Jan. 17

Event

Unionized farmers are demonstrating in Toulouse Jan. 17 over various grievances, including the high cost of animal feed. Organizers estimate that over 100 slow-moving agricultural vehicles are converging on the city center and will block traffic. Participants will also demonstrate in front of the Cite Administrative building in the Compans-Caffarelli area of Toulouse.

Additional police will likely be deployed to monitor and facilitate the action. The protest itself and related security measures, such as road closures and movement restrictions, will likely result in localized transport disruptions in the city center. The action is likely to proceed peacefully. This action follows a similar event Jan. 6 in Toulouse. Further protests are likely.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services. Check for disruptions and allow extra time to reach destinations in central Toulouse Jan. 17.