07 May 2024 | 09:18 AM UTC
Poland: Agricultural workers and political activists plan protest in central Warsaw, from 12:00 May 10 /update 1
Farmers and activists to stage protest in central Warsaw, Poland, from 12:00 May 10; heightened security, localized disruptions likely.
Agricultural unions NSZZ "Solidarnosc" and NSZZ "Rolnikow" and activists from the Law and Justice (PiS) party plan to protest in central Warsaw from 12:00 May 10; demonstrators will gather in Castle Square and march towards the Polish Parliament building, where the demonstration will end; participants will likely remain in the area after the march has ended. Several thousand people are likely to participate. The purpose of the gathering is to denounce EU climate-related policies impacting national agricultural production.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the event; road travel and transport disruptions will likely occur near the demonstration sites. Public transport in the city will likely be impacted in the hours before and after the event; delays could occur as participants reach the demonstration site and following the event as demonstrators leave the area. Clashes between law enforcement officers and participants might occur.
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.
