2025-09-18: Clashes erupted on Thursday evening (18 September) in Lausanne municipality, Vaud Canton, between security officials and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Reportedly, the confrontation involved masked protesters, with incidents including egg-throwing and the use of water cannons, as officials sought to maintain order in the city center. Further investigation remains ongoing.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces 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.
