Germany: Anti-lockdown protest ongoing at Platz der Republik in Berlin April 13

Event

Activists denouncing restrictions imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 are currently protesting at Platz der Republik in Berlin, April 13. Attendance is in the low hundreds.

Additional police have deployed to monitor the action. Related security measures are prompting localized transport disruptions in the surrounding area, including temporary road closures and increased traffic congestion. Current COVID-19 measures in Germany place restrictions on public gatherings; police have begun arresting non-compliant participants which could result in isolated clashes between protesters and security forces.

Advice

Avoid the protest 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 for transport disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the affected area.