Lithuania: Agricultural associations plan to stage protest at parliament in Vilnius 11:00 March 23

Event

Several agricultural associations plan to stage a protest outside parliament in central Vilnius at 11:00 March 23 to denounce a lack of government support for the sector, particularly for dairy farmers. Organizers are arranging to transport activists to the demonstration from several cities; attendance will likely be in the low thousands.

Additional police will almost certainly deploy to monitor and facilitate the demonstration. Large crowds and associated security measures, including possible road closures and movement restrictions, will likely prompt localized business and transport disruptions in the surrounding area. The action is likely to pass off peacefully, though isolated scuffles between activists and security services cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration 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. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the affected area March 23. Heed instructions from authorities.