Gen Z protests turn violent in 34 German cities; Frankfurt riots quelled by special forces
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Thousands of German youth demonstrated over the weekend for better education and affordable housing, following similar protests in France, Spain, Italy, and Albania. Some protests escalated into riots and looting. In the Netherlands, only brief unrest occurred in The Hague, contrasting with the broader European pattern.
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Protests across Germany, initially focused on economic grievances and conscription, have escalated into widespread violence, looting, and clashes with police in at least 34 cities, including Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne, and Hamburg. The unrest is primarily attributed to Gen Z participants, with some government officials claiming migrant involvement. The scale and intensity of the violence, including Molotov cocktails and police injuries, indicate a significant breakdown of public order.
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