Italy: Demonstration scheduled in Rome for November 19

Event

A demonstration is scheduled to take place in Rome on Thursday, November 19. The demonstration is being organized by the National Association of Italian Municipalities to call for the cancellation of municipal debts and to protest against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) related restrictions. The demonstration is scheduled to take place at Palazzo Chigi, where participants are set to gather from approximately 12:00 (local time).

A heightened security presence is expected in the vicinity of the demonstration and security forces may disperse the protest if it gets large or disruptive. 

Advice

Those in Rome are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate a heightened security presence, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.