06 May 2023 | 01:35 PM UTC
Romania: Political party stage demonstration in front of parliament in Bucharest May 6
Political party protest at parliament in Bucharest, Romania, May 6. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
The Alianta pentru Unirea Romanilor (AUR) political party is demonstrating at the parliament in Bucharest, from 16:00 May 6, over education laws. The amount of participants remains unclear, the event may draw large crowds.
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, but isolated scuffles cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the protest. Plan for disruptions in central Bucharest through May 6. Heed the instructions of local officials. Should confrontations occur, leave the area immediately.
