Demonstrationen: Gen-Z-Demos: Erst friedlicher Protest, dann Zwischenfälle

After an initial peaceful protest by a tenth of a million young people, disturbances erupted in the evening across several German cities. In Frankfurt, injured police were reported; in Berlin, bottles, Molotov cocktails and egg-throwing were seen; and in Hamburg, burning barricades appeared. Some police used water cannons in several cities.

A demonstration in Berlin's central Mitte district, near the famous Hackeschen Höfe, saw egg- and bottle-throwing, along with occasional Molotov cocktails. In Frankfurt, several police officers reported injuries, according to initial reports from Hessischer Innenminister Roman Poseck. Other German cities like Hannover, Cologne, and Bremen also experienced isolated incidents.

Compared to events in France, the situation remained relatively calm until late evening. Across neighboring France, 320,000 people joined demonstrations, 70,000 of whom were in Paris. Nationally, up to 511 people were detained, according to the Ministry of the Interior. In Paris and Lyon, riot police deployed tear gas. Gen-Z spokesperson Amadeo stated that the initiative's goal is only to be the first step.

They plan to involve many young people again in Europe-wide protests on November 20. The police trade union presents a mixed assessment. The police chief for federal police, Andreas Rosskopf, said the Gen Z protests were very peaceful. However, autonomous and sometimes disguised individuals engaged in violence in some groups. Police acted firmly when necessary.

Massive property damage has not occurred. Following the demonstrations, the nationwide police numbers are not yet available, but German police numbers were lower than the organizers' estimates.