13 Oct 2020 | 07:30 AM UTC
Poland: Farmers protest scheduled in Warsaw on October 13
Farmers protest scheduled in Warsaw on October 13; disruption likely
Event
A farmers protest is scheduled to take place in Warsaw on Tuesday, October 13. The demonstration is set to take place at two meeting points; participants of the demonstration will gather from 08:00 (local time) at Plac Zawiszy and from 09:00 at Plac Trzech Krzyzy, before marching towards the Ministry of Agriculture via the Senate and Parliament buildings. The demonstration is being held to protest the amendment to the Animal Protection Aid.
A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are to be expected in the vicinity of the protest.
Advice
Those in Warsaw are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate localized disruptions, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.