Germany: Protest ongoing in Dusseldorf May 7

Event

A protest is ongoing in Dusseldorf May 7 to denounce working conditions at hospitals across the Noth-Rhine Westphalia (NRW) Land. Participants have gathered near the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) building located on Friedrich-Ebert Strasse and are expected to march through the local parliament building.

Security forces will likely deploy to monitor the gathering. Ground travel delays are also likely near gathering areas. Clashes are unlikely.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a standard precaution and to mitigate disruptions. Heed the directives of local security officials.