Spain: Protests in Irun (Basque country) around G7 summit August 24-26

Event

Groups of political activists are planning to hold demonstrations from Saturday, August 24, to Monday, August, 26, in the border town of Irun (Basque country) during the G7 summit, which is being held in Biarritz (France). The gilets jaunes, Basque and Catalan nationalist groups, and a number of far-left groups are among the political activist groups expected to hold rallies and demonstrations during the summit. Violent clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out. Significant delays for individuals crossing the French-Spanish border are possible as a result of the expected increased police presence.

A heightened security presence and transportation and business disruptions are to be expected in the area.  

Advice

Individuals in the affected areas are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests as a precaution, anticipate associated disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.