German Gen Z Protests Planned in 34 Cities

Politics · First reported 31 Oct, 00:06 · Updated 09:30

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Organisers expect more than 160,000 people to demonstrate across Germany, calling for better education and lower living costs. A separate report also details preparations for another weekend of protests in France.

Organisers say more than 160,000 people are expected at demonstrations in 34 German cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich.
The campaign says it opposes compulsory military service and seeks more investment in education, while protesters cite rising living costs and pressure on younger people.
German authorities expect the rallies to be largely peaceful but warn that extremist groups may try to exploit the movement; some Berlin businesses planned early closures or boarded up windows.
Germany’s national school-student umbrella organisation has distanced itself from Gen Z regelt and plans a separate protest day on November 20.
The centre report also says France is preparing for a third weekend of protests, with around 70,000 security personnel due to be deployed and some Paris neighbourhoods under a night-time curfew.

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Key facts

Expected German turnout: More than 160,000, according to organisers.
German rally locations: 34 cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich.
Campaign demands: Opposition to compulsory military service, more education investment and lower living costs.
Separate student protest: The national school-student umbrella organisation plans a protest on November 20.
France security deployment: Around 70,000 security personnel are due to be deployed on Saturday.