Germany: Activists plan to march through central Bonn April 10

Event

Activists plan to demonstrate in Bonn April 10 to denounce new legislation on assemblies proposed by authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia that critics argue undermines freedom of assembly. Participants will gather at Munsterplatz at 15:00 before marching through the city center to Frankenbadplatz for a final rally; dispersal is scheduled for 18:00. Participation will likely be in the hundreds.

Additional police will almost certainly deploy to monitor the action. The demonstration itself and related security measures will likely prompt localized transport disruptions along the march route. Public transport normally routed through the area may be canceled or diverted. Current COVID-19 measures in Germany restrict public gatherings. Police may disperse activists if they are deemed to be breaching these restrictions. The action is likely to proceed peacefully, though isolated clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in Bonn the afternoon of April 10.