Brussels: Protesters to march in Brussels May 29 to denounce COVID-19 restrictions

Event

Activists from around Europe plan to march in central Brussels May 29 to denounce ongoing government restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will gather at Bois de la Cambre at 15:00 and reportedly plan to march to the European Parliament building.

Police will almost certainly deploy to monitor the protest, and associated security measures could prompt localized disruptions. Current COVID-19 measures in Brussels include the mandatory use of facemasks in crowded spaces and strict restrictions on public gatherings; police could move to disperse protesters if they are deemed to breach these restrictions. Isolated clashes between police and demonstrators are possible.

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. Allow extra time for travel near the march route May 29.