Demonstrationen: Plünderungen und Gewalt überschatten Gen-Z-Demonstrationen

Violent clashes and looting overshadowed the "Gen Z rules" youth protests in Germany, particularly in Frankfurt and Cologne. After initially peaceful demonstrations, violent scenes emerged in the evenings. In Frankfurt's city center, dpa reporters observed individuals breaking into shops and stealing sneakers and other items. Police also reported Molotov cocktails being thrown at emergency responders, with several people being arrested. Two weapons were secured by police in Frankfurt.

Cologne saw attacks on police near the main station, with bottles thrown, bicycles flying, and one person injured. Five people were detained. In a nearby street, a window was shattered by a thrown e-scooter. Police spokespersons described the situation as dynamic, and police forces were pulled back. Earlier, protests in Berlin reported bottle-throwing, firebombs, and burning barricades. In some cities, police used water cannons, including in Hannover, Cologne, and Bremen.

The "Gen Z rules" initiative concluded that the protests were peaceful, with spokesperson Amadeo stating that over 100,000 people demonstrated for school funding, sex education, mental health support, affordable living costs, social justice, and climate action. Police in some cities reported lower numbers than organizers claimed. The initiative plans to mobilize more young people for actions in three weeks and participate in European protests on November 20th.