Berlin Court Hears Case on 2020 'Querdenken' Protest Restrictions

Michael Ballweg challenges police actions during anti-COVID restriction protests, questioning the legality of mask and distancing mandates.

The Berlin Administrative Court is reviewing the legality of police actions during 2020 'Querdenken' protests against COVID-19 measures.
Michael Ballweg, founder of the 'Querdenken' movement, argues that mask and distancing requirements imposed on the demonstrations were unconstitutional.
Police dissolved a protest on August 1, 2020, citing non-compliance with mask mandates and distancing rules among the 20,000 attendees.
A second protest on August 29, 2020, faced restrictions, with some participants attempting to storm the Reichstag, though Ballweg distanced himself from extremist actions.
The court case also examines the prohibition of a planned protest camp in September 2020, which Ballweg claims was unjustified.