24 Apr 2024 | 01:09 PM UTC
France: Activists to demonstrate in central Lyon 15:00 April 27
Political activists to demonstrate in Louis Pradel Square, Lyon, from 15:00 April 27. Increased security, localized disruptions are likely.
Political activists plan to gather in central Lyon, to march from 15:00 starting in Louis Pradel Square on April 27; participants will march in support of the European Union political project. The organization has not yet clarified the route march. The demonstration will conclude in the area of the Karen Blixen Bank. Following the march, demonstrators will likely attend a political debate led by the European elections heads of lists from 18:00 at the Mutuality Palace, Lyon.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the rally and the following political debate. The march and the political event will likely prompt road closures, causing road travel and transport disruptions through April 27 in central Lyon.
Avoid the demonstration as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near the affected area on the afternoon of April 27. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
