Germany: Protests and counterprotests in Mainz, July 16

Event

The New Strength Party (NSP) plans to protest near the Mainz Hauptbahnhof in Mainz July 16. Several anti-far right organizations plan to demonstrate to oppose the NSP gathering. Officials have closed roads and deployed additional police personnel to monitor the events, which begin in the late morning to early afternoon. Hundreds of people are likely to participate in the events.

Ground travel and business operation disruptions are likely in the Mainz city center through July 16. Clashes between demonstrators and police are possible if protesters engage in acts of public violence, are overly disruptive, or if they ignore police orders to disperse. Clashes between opposing protest groups may also occur. There is an incidental threat to bystanders should any violence occur.

Advice

Avoid the protests as a standard precaution and to mitigate likely ground travel delays. Plan for road travel delays in and near the protest areas. Heed instructions from the security forces. If any violence erupts nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a non-government building.