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Photos: Youth-led rallies sweep Germany

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Youth-led rallies organized by "Gen Z regelt" swept across Germany on Saturday, with large demonstrations taking place in cities like Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne, and Hamburg. While most of the day's events were peaceful, clashes erupted in the evening as some protesters refused to disband, leading to violence including police using water cannons against those throwing Molotov cocktails. About 120,000 participants joined the protests, falling short of organizers' expectations of around 180,000 people.

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On Halloween (2026-10-31), protests over cost of living and education swept across Germany, with an estimated 160,000 people participating in demonstrations in more than 30 cities, including Berlin and Frankfurt. The protests were inspired by similar movements in other European countries like Italy and France, primarily driven by Generation Z activists seeking better educational opportunities and reduced living costs. However, the rallies turned violent overnight in Frankfurt, with looters damaging stores and setting barricades on fire, resulting in clashes with police that left over 100 officers injured. German ministers vowed tough action against those responsible for the violence; Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that rioters and looters would face severe penalties. Police estimated that around 1,000 to 1,500 violent troublemakers, many of whom had a migrant background, were involved in the disturbances.

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