18 Mar 2023 | 05:41 AM UTC
Germany: Activists plan to protest outside RWE headquarters in Essen from 13:00 March 18
Activists plan to protest outside RWE headquarters in Essen, Germany, from 13:00 March 18. Increased security likely.
Event
Activists from various environmental groups plan to protest in Essen March 18 to denounce the demolition of Lutzerath village in North Rhine-Westphalia State for the expansion of a coal mine. Participants will gather at Stadtgarten at 12:00 before heading towards RWE headquarters at 13:00. Protesters intend to form a human chain and block entrances to RWE. Organizers expect around 2,000 people to attend the action.
Police will likely deploy to monitor the protest. Increased security measures and associated road closures will likely result in localized business and transport disruptions. Demonstrators could also attempt to disrupt transport and commercial activity during the event. Isolated clashes between police and activists are possible.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to possible clashes. Heed local travel and security advice. Allow additional time to reach destinations in the vicinity of the demonstration, and consider taking alternative routes to circumvent any related disruptions.
