Germany: Environmental activists plan protest in Wurzburg Aug. 14

Event

Environmental activists associated with the Last Generation movement plan to protest in Wurzburg Aug. 14. Activists will assemble at the western end of Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrucke) at 16:00. Organizers have not announced further details about the event; hence, it remains unclear exactly what actions the participants will take, including whether they will remain at the assembly point or attempt to march to some other location in the city. The gathering will reportedly be the first in a series of protests planned in cities across Bavaria over the coming weeks.

Heightened security is likely in the vicinity of the protest. Protestors may disrupt transport on surrounding roadways. Although the gathering will probably remain largely peaceful, low-level confrontations with police cannot be ruled out.

Context

Last Generation is a Germany-based environmental protest movement formed in 2021. Although their previous protests have generally been small, activists frequently employ strategies intended to maximize transport disruption.

Advice

Avoid the protest area as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near the announced protest site.