Gen Z protests reach Germany as over 160,000 expected at Halloween rallies
Summary
More than 160,000 people are expected to join Gen Z-led demonstrations across Germany on Saturday, with organisers demanding better education funding and lower living costs. Authorities are warning of possible extremist attempts to exploit the rallies as protests spread to 34 cities including Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich.
Key Points
- More than 160,000 people are expected to take part in Gen Z-led protests across 34 German cities on Saturday.
- Organisers say they want more investment in education, lower living costs and oppose compulsory military service.
- German authorities expect mostly peaceful demonstrations but warn that extremist groups may try to exploit them.
- Protesters say poor campus conditions and government inaction are fueling youth anger in Germany.
