03 Apr 2019 | 11:46 PM UTC
Germany: Demonstrations planned in Berlin, other cities April 6
Demonstrations planned in Berlin, other cities on April 6 to denounce sharp rise in rent prices; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions expected
Event
Civil society groups and neighborhood organizations are planning to stage a demonstration in Berlin on Saturday, April 6, to denounce a perceived sharp increase in rent prices and other housing issues. Protesters are expected to gather at Alexanderplatz at 12:00 (local time) and march to Schlesischer Busch via the following locations (see map):
- Strausberger Platz (around 13:30)
- Weberwiese (around 14:00)
- Warschauer Straße (S-Bahn station around 15:00)
- Oberbaumbrücke (around 15:30)
- Treptow Arena (around 16:00)
Additional demonstrations are expected in other urban areas on Saturday, including in Stuttgart. A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are to be anticipated near demonstration sites.
Advice
Individuals in Germany are advised to monitor developments of the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
