Incident Details
May Day protests spread across Europe on May 1, disrupting travel in France, the UK, Germany, and Italy. French unions have taken to the streets in Paris to demand an end to pension reform. Protesters in Italy, UK, and Germany have reached the hundreds of thousands, and are expected to disrupt access to health, public transport, and national monuments through May 2.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers should expect flight / rail cancellations, road closures, and avoid demonstrations. Travel delays and disruptions are expected to be felt throughout the week. Major landmarks are likely targets for protests.
