Demonstrations: DGB Chief calls on government to change course after protests
175,000 people have gathered nationwide to protest against social cuts, according to the German Trade Union Confederation. DGB chief Fahimi now sees the federal government required to act.
DGB leader Yasmin Fahimi has called on the German government to take action following nationwide protests against cuts to social benefits. The protests, which took place in 15 cities, drew 175,000 people, according to the DGB, with large turnouts in cities including Nürnberg, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt am Main. Fahimi said the government must take the protests seriously and consider the DGB's proposals, warning that social cuts and erosion of workers' rights are not effective economic policies. She demanded a convincing agenda to protect and strengthen the EU internal market.
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