Germany: Right-wing and anti-extremist groups plan rival protests in Karlsruhe, Nov. 9

Right-wing and anti-extremist groups plan rival protests at Durlach Railway Station, Karlsruhe, from 14:00 Nov. 9. Members of the nationalist NPD (National Democratic Party) and Die Rechte ("The Right") parties will gather to mark the anniversary of the Nazi's Reichspogromnacht in 1938. Anti-extremist groups from across Germany will travel to Karlsruhe to stage a counter-protest. It is likely that several hundred to low thousands will take part in each event.

Authorities will likely deploy significantly heightened security to the events. Increased security measures, including possible road closures and barriers to separate the rival protestors, may prompt localized transport disruptions. Confrontations and low-level violence is possible between rival groups, and between protestors and police. Acts of graffiti and vandalism are possible. Businesses may close in the vicinity of the demonstrations as a security measure.