2023-02-10: According to the sources, a warning strike has been scheduled on Friday (10 February) by Verdi, a trade union across North Rhine-Westphalia State demanding an increase in wages. Reportedly, public transport is likely to face disruptions in the cities of Düsseldorf, Wuppertal, Solingen, and Remscheid, including water and shipping authorities.
Heightened security measures as well as disruptions to traffic and public life are to be expected. Violent clashes between protesters and security forces are possible. Travellers are advised to exercise caution, to strictly avoid demonstrations, road blockades, large gatherings, and deployments of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
