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Peaceful protests in Germany spiral into violence and looting
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Rioters looted shops and clashes erupted in central Frankfurt during protests against the cost of living, organized by the group Gen Z regelt ("Gen Z takes charge").
- Thousands participated in largely peaceful demonstrations across Germany, but violence broke out in several cities including Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne, and Hamburg.
- German authorities reported at least 54 arrests in Frankfurt and over 100 police officers injured amid the unrest.
- The protests are part of a wider wave across Europe addressing rising living costs, inadequate public services, and affordable housing shortages.
