Romania: Police union holds a demonstration in central Bucharest March 24

Event

Members of the National Union of Police and Contract Staff are demonstrating in central Bucharest, March 24, over salary and pension disputes. The Police union, together with the Union of Dismissed Military Personnel, are protesting in Victoria Square, outside the seat of the prime minister. They plan to march to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Justice. A large gathering is likely.

Officials will likely deploy security personnel to monitor and manage the gathering. Road closures and localized ground travel delays are likely in the area. Violence is not anticipated.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a routine precaution. Plan for disruptions in central Bucharest through March 24. Heed the instructions of local officials. Should confrontations occur, immediately depart the area.