Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: November 1, 2026Country: Germany

World / InternationalPolitics

Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent

Thousands of people took to the streets in 34 German cities, demanding better education, lower living costs and an end to compulsory military service. The demonstrations turned violent as protesters clashed with police. The protests come amid rising military spending.

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