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Cost-of-living protests turn violent in Germany

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Dr. Thomas Liptak · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Largely peaceful youth protests in about 30 German cities ended in clashes and looting on Saturday night, mainly in Frankfurt. Police arrested 54 people aged 13 to 29. German ministers promised a tough response.

Why it matters

Unrest over prices and cuts is spreading across Europe and pressuring governments.

Background

The 'Gen Z regelt' movement called protests over living costs, military service and public spending.

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