06 Mar 2024 | 09:19 AM UTC
Hungary: Agricultural workers plan to protest in central Budapest March 9-11
Hungarian farmers and beekeepers to protest in central Budapest March 9-11; localized transport disruptions, increased security likely.
Hungarian farmers and beekeepers plan to protest in central Budapest March 9- 11. The purpose of the demonstration is to denounce EU and national agricultural policies. Participants will gather at Nepliget on March 9, and proceed in a go-slow demonstration reaching Joszef Antall Road, between the Parliament and the Chain Bridge, where demonstrators will remain until March. 11. Farmers will likely reach the protest location driving tractors and farming equipment, causing road travel disruptions as they reach the demonstration gathering point. The amount of participants the event may draw remains unclear, but large crowds are possible based on recent similar events.
Law enforcement officers will likely deploy to monitor the gathering and could proceed to arrest participants. Localized transport disruptions are likely in the affected area. Low-level confrontations are possible between protesters and police, and between protesters and bystanders.
Reconfirm all appointments in central Budapest March 9-11. Avoid all demonstrations as a precaution. Check route status before road travel and adjust driving routes accordingly. Strictly heed all instructions from authorities. Immediately depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance.
