01 May 2024 | 03:34 PM UTC
Austria: Climate activists to demonstrate in Vienna May 4
Last Generation activists to protest at Parliament in Vienna, Austria, 10:00-12:00 May 4. Heightened security, transport disruptions likely.
Climate activists associated with the Last Generation movement plan to protest in front of Parliament in Vienna 10:00-12:00 May 4. The purpose of the demonstration is to demand state action to fight climate change. Participants plan to blockade traffic in the area in addition to demonstrating on sidewalks. Last Generation is organizing further demonstrations in Vienna May 7, 8, and 10; however, it remains unclear exactly when and where these gatherings will occur. It is unclear how many participants may attend.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near Parliament during the protest hours and will likely extend into the early afternoon. Confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers or frustrated motorists cannot be ruled out.
Avoid Parliament in the morning and early afternoon May 4. Allow additional time if traveling near the demonstration area. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
Last Generation is a largely Europe-based political movement calling for urgent action to combat climate change. The group has drawn media attention in recent years for its small but disruptive protests; in particular, protesters consistently glued themselves to roads, and on several occasions to airport tarmacs, to cause transport disruptions.
