More shops in The Hague are boarding up their facades out of fear of unrest

Several stores, including MediaMarkt, Primark, and Decathlon, have been barricaded as a precaution against potential unrest in The Hague. Workers are boarding up windows and doors of various shops, following earlier reports of preparations by other retailers like Kruidvat and ICI Paris XL. Although no official demonstrations have been announced, online calls for protests among Gen Z youth have raised concerns about possible disturbances. Minister Pieter Heerma expressed worries about the situation, urging individuals to avoid involvement in any unrest. Retailers fear a repeat of recent violent protests in France, where demonstrations escalated into riots and looting.