02 Feb 2023 | 09:45 AM UTC
Germany: Activist groups plan cost-of-living demonstration in central Berlin, Feb. 4
Activist groups plan cost-of-living demonstration in central Berlin, Germany, from 17:00 Feb. 4. Increased security, likely disruptions.
Event
Activist groups plan to demonstrate in central Berlin, Feb. 4, to denounce the cost of living. Attendees will gather at Hermannplatz at 17:00, then march to Mariannenplatz, using the slogan "The Price is Hot - Don't Demand, Fight!". The rally will follow the route: Sonnenallee, Friedelstrasse, Ohlauerstrasse, Reichenbergerstrasse, Liegnitzerstrasse, Gorlitzer Park, Oppelnerstrasse, Wrangelstrasse, Skalitzerstrasse, Lausitzerplatz, Eisenbahnstrasse, and Muskauerstrasse.
It is unclear how many may attend the gathering; however, local authorities will likely deploy additional police to monitor the event. Heightened security and associated road closures will likely lead to traffic delays and disruptions. The demonstration is likely to pass off peacefully but scuffles between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution. Allow extra time for travel in central Berlin, Feb. 4. Heed local travel and security advice. In the event of violence, withdraw from the area.
