Israeli, US flags burned in Lyon as economic protests turn violent in European cities
Demonstrations across Germany, France, Italy and other European countries on Saturday saw clashes with police, arrests and calls for greater investment in public services.
Protests against rising costs of living and a call for increased public service investments erupted in several European cities on Saturday, leading to violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces. In Cologne, Germany, police used a water cannon to disperse protesters, while barricades were burned in Hamburg, and tear gas was deployed in Lyon after objects were thrown at officers.
Demonstrations took place in over 30 German cities, with an estimated 50,000 participants, calling for more funding for education, healthcare, and an end to compulsory military service. Lower turnout than expected was reported in Berlin, where a main rally ended peacefully. Similar demonstrations occurred in Lyon, where protesters burned Israeli and US flags, and in France, where 70,000 police officers were deployed to handle the third weekend of protests.
Despite some confrontations, many demonstrations remained peaceful, with thousands participating across various European cities.
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