Germany news: Gen Z group calls for new protests
The group behind German demonstrations this weekend has called for more protests to keep pressure on the government to act. Meanwhile, the IG Metall union has begun warning strikes after pay talks collapse. DW has more.
On the weekend of October 31 - November 1, 2026, a group called Gen Z regelt organized protests across Germany, with an estimated 100,000 participants in 34 cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne, and Munich. The group, which advocates for social justice, climate protection, better schools, addiction treatment, and psychotherapy, called for new demonstrations later in the month while opposing mandatory military service and increased government surveillance.
They distanced themselves from any violent riots that occurred after the protests. Police confirmed that the demonstrations were largely peaceful, with extremists using the protests to cover their own violent actions. Gen Z regelt had called for peaceful protests, but some cities, like Frankfurt, experienced looting and property damage.
The Left Party in Berlin announced its intention to form a coalition government with the Greens and Social Democrats, aiming to implement change in the city.
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