Tens of thousands of young Germans march against cost of living
Protesters across Germany demand more education funding and action on affordability in demonstrations inspired by similar European movements.
At a glance
- Tens of thousands of young Germans participated in Saturday marches across the country
- Protesters demanded more funding for education and action on cost of living
- Demonstrations were organised by collective "GenZ regelt!" and inspired by similar European movements
- Police and protesters clashed during the demonstrations
Tens of thousands of young people marched across Germany on Saturday to protest the high cost of living and demand increased education funding. The demonstrations were organised by a collective called "GenZ regelt!" and were inspired by similar movements in other European countries.
Police and protesters clashed during the demonstrations, which saw young people take to streets in multiple locations across the country.
Why it matters
The protests reflect growing concerns among young Europeans about affordability and education investment, with similar movements emerging across the continent.
Original reporting
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