Thousands of young people rallied across Germany to protest rising living costs, education issues, and potential military conscription. Organised by the group Gen Z regelt, demonstrations took place in 30 cities. Many participants showed their frustration as police used water cannons in Cologne after tensions rose during the large event.
Gen Z-led protests have spread across Germany, with thousands taking to the streets in Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg and other cities over rising living costs, education and public services. Organised under the youth initiative 'Gen Z regelt', demonstrations were called in around 30 cities, with over 140,000 people signing up online. Protesters also opposed a possible return of military conscription. Tensions escalated in Cologne, where police used water cannons after firecrackers were set off.