Thousands joined youth-led demonstrations in 34 German cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt and Cologne. The protests were largely peaceful during the day, but tensions rose in some places by evening. Police fired a water cannon in Cologne to disperse protesters who threw fireworks and other projectiles; reports also described looting and rioting, especially in Frankfurt.
WHO:
Youth-led protesters and German police
WHAT:
Thousands of people demonstrated in 34 German cities, and clashes with police and other violence occurred in some places.
WHEN:
Oct 31, 2026
WHERE:
Germany
WHY:
The reason for the protests was not reported.
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