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Politicians slam violence that followed Germany's 'Gen Z' demos

Multiple German politicians on Sunday criticised clashes and looting the day before on the margins of youth-led demonstrations, though several also warned that the acts should not eclipse the protesters' demands.

Politicians slam violence that followed Germany's 'Gen Z' demos

On Sunday, several German politicians criticized instances of looting and clashes that occurred on the margins of youth-led demonstrations on Saturday. While expressing condemnation, some politicians warned that these acts of violence should not eclipse the actual demands of the protesters, according to The Local Germany.

CityNews reports that nationwide protests in Germany on Saturday ended with rioters attacking police and looting stores in some cities. These events occurred alongside overwhelmingly peaceful marches across Europe involving hundreds of thousands of people.

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