'Gen Z' demonstrators march across Germany to protest cost of living
Summary
Tens of thousands of young people joined demonstrations across Germany on Saturday, organized by the group “GenZ regelt!” They called for more education funding and protested the cost of living; most marches were peaceful during the day, but clashes broke out in several cities in the evening.Key Facts
- Demonstrators gathered in cities across Germany on October 31, 2026.
- The group “GenZ regelt!” organized the nationwide protests.
- Protesters called for more funding for education and raised concerns about the cost of living, school conditions and government spending cuts.
- The marches drew inspiration from youth movements in France and Italy.
- Police said some protesters threw fireworks, stones and bottles at officers and emergency workers.
- Police used water cannon and pepper spray in cities including Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and Leipzig.
- Several police officers were injured, and police made several arrests.
- Demonstrators in Berlin carried signs including “Merz must go,” referring to Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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