May Day Demonstrations Across Europe Expected on May 1

Incident Details

In anticipation of May Day, several activist and union groups plan to protest in major cities across Europe to commemorate International Workers’ day on 1 May. Likely forms of protests include marches or gatherings at public locations such as central squares, city centers, or government offices. Attendance will vary but large-scale gatherings can have attendance in the thousands. Large gatherings could cause local transportation disruptions. Clashes may be possible if protests become unruly.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protest areas due to indirect risk of harm. Monitor via local sources.

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