24 Apr 2024 | 12:54 PM UTC
Poland: Farmers to demonstrate in central Lodz April 26
Farmers to protest at Marshall's Office in Lodz, Poland, 10:00-17:00 April 26. Widespread transport disruptions likely throughout day.
Farmers plan to protest at the Marshall's Office (Urzad Marszalkowski) on Ulica Marszalu Jozefa Pilsudskiego in Lodz 10:00-17:00 April 26. The purpose of the demonstration is to denounce EU agricultural policies, and it occurs amid wider farmers' protests across Poland. Participants will drive tractors to the demonstration site and block the road during the protest hours. It is unclear how many participants will attend.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the planned protest site. Disruptions on key roadways throughout the city are likely in the morning as farmers enter the city by tractor and in the evening as they depart. Confrontations, potentially escalating to clashes, between demonstrators and law enforcement officers cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the affected area as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling in central Lodz during the demonstration hours, or if traveling on major roads in or near Lodz in the morning and evening of April 26. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
