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Gen Z-Proteste: Ausschreitungen in mehreren deutschen Städten: Gewaltexzesse wie in Paris laut Dobrindt verhindert

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Gen Z-Proteste: Ausschreitungen in mehreren deutschen Städten: Gewaltexzesse wie in Paris laut Dobrindt verhindert

In several major German cities, protests by Gen Z activists turned violent on the night before Halloween, according to Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt. Dobrindt vowed a firm response to the perpetrators, praising police for preventing "outbursts of violence like those seen in Paris." The police strategy involved a large presence and decentralized force distribution.

The violent left-wing groups and hooligans who disrupted peaceful demonstrations after the afternoon had targeted the protesters. Identifying and holding them accountable would follow. The organizers of the Halloween-themed demonstrations, advocating for better education, lower living costs, and the abolition of compulsory military service, had planned events in 34 cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich.

While the organizers expected around 182,000 participants, official numbers suggested attendance was significantly lower, with police in Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin reporting up to 18,000 demonstrators – half of the 36,000 listed on the organizers' website.

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