Gen Z protests in Germany: Is France-style violence looming?

Young people in Germany will take to the streets this weekend to demand education and action on climate change. Politicians warn that the protests could become violent, as in France, but the situations are different.

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• Filed: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:15:34 GMT
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