Netherlands: Farmers protest ongoing in The Hague June 29

Event

Farmers and their supporters are holding a protest in The Hague's Malieveld area on the afternoon of June 29. The protest has been organized to denounce an agricultural bill currently being debated in the House of Representatives. Several hundred people are participating in the protest. Police have arrested at least two protesters for failing to comply with police instructions.

Increased security measures and associated road travel disruptions are likely in the vicinity of the protest. While further arrests may take place, violence is not anticpated.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a routine security precaution and allow additional travel time in the affected area. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.