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Germany youth-led rallies November 2026
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FIRST ENTRY NOV 01
NOV 01 · Day 1
Protests in Germany escalate into violence and looting
The rallies were organised by the campaign group Gen Z regelt.
There were outbreaks of violence in Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg in addition to Frankfurt.
Joe Inwood is the BBC's world correspondent reporting on the event.
NOV 01 · Day 1
Youth-led rallies sweep Germany
“Gen Z regelt” expected roughly 180,000 people to participate in the protests.
Large demonstrations took place across Germany.
The demonstrations remained largely peaceful during the day.