20 May 2024 | 08:17 AM UTC
Czech Republic: Trade unions to lead protest in Malostranske Square, Prague, from 12:00 May 21
Unionized workers to protest in Malostranske Square, Prague, Czech Republic, from 12:00 May 21; increased security likely.
Unionized multi-sector workers plan to protest in central Prague on May 21. Participants will gather in Malostranske Square from 12:00 to denounce the proposed changes to the labor code and pension system. Several hundred to the low thousands people are likely to participate.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the event; localized road travel and transport disruptions are likely near the demonstration site. Violence is not likely.
Avoid the protest as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near the demonstration site. Heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance.
