Germany’s Gen Z Protests Turn Violent, Police Clashes Injure Dozens
Saturday, Germany's Gen Z protests turned violent when police dispersed rallies demanding education funding, injuring dozens and sparking looting in cities.
POLICY WIRE — Berlin, Germany — Tens of thousands of young Germans took to the streets on Saturday as part of the nationwide “Gen Z regelt” movement, demanding increased funding for education.
The demonstrations spread across dozens of cities, echoing similar youth‑led actions in France and Italy, and saw participants marching under banners calling for better schools and universities.
Police intervened to disperse several rallies, leading to violent confrontations that left multiple officers injured and prompted looting of local shops in multiple urban centers.
The organizing group, known as “GenZ regelt!”, coordinated the protests through social media, mobilising a generation frustrated by rising living costs and perceived underinvestment in public services.
Authorities reported dozens of arrests as the unrest escalated, highlighting a broader wave of civil disorder sweeping parts of Europe amid ongoing economic pressures.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
