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Photos: Youth-led rallies sweep Germany

Photos: Youth-led rallies sweep Germany

Also reported by France24

Summary

Tens of thousands joined youth-led demonstrations across Germany on Saturday, organized by the group “Gen Z regelt.” Most protests were peaceful during the day, but violence broke out in several major cities in the evening, injuring several police officers.

Key Facts

  • The demonstrations took place across Germany on Saturday.
  • The protests were organized by “Gen Z regelt,” which means “Gen Z has got this.”
  • The group said about 120,000 people took part, below its estimate of roughly 180,000.
  • The movement drew inspiration from similar protests in France and Italy.
  • Violence was reported in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg.
  • Police fired water cannon at people throwing Molotov cocktails.
  • Several police officers were injured after groups of young people refused to disperse.
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