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Berlin May Day Events Begin Peacefully, Marking Calmest Walpurgisnacht in Years

Over 5,000 police officers are deployed as Berlin prepares for afternoon union rallies and evening demonstrations by leftist groups.

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Overview

  • Berlin experienced its quietest Walpurgisnacht in years, with no major violent incidents or police injuries reported, according to authorities.
  • The queer-feminist 'Take Back the Night' march drew over 3,000 participants and concluded with only minor disruptions, such as small objects thrown and pyrotechnics used.
  • More than 9,000 people gathered peacefully in Mauerpark for May Day celebrations, highlighting a calm start to the holiday.
  • Approximately 1,400 police officers have been on duty since the morning, with over 5,000 officers scheduled to oversee the day's events across the city.
  • Key events include labor union demonstrations, satirical protests in Grunewald, and the Revolutionary May Day demonstration in Kreuzberg at 18:00, organized by leftist and pro-Palestinian groups.