Overview

• Over 11,000 people joined the DGB labor march in Berlin, advocating for higher wages, better working conditions, and strike rights.
• A satirical demonstration in Grunewald, themed 'Milei, Musk und Merz zum Mars,' drew thousands, calling for wealth redistribution and social justice.
• The evening 'Revolutionäre 1. Mai' demonstration saw 10,000 participants, with pro-Palestinian slogans and minor incidents involving pyrotechnics and object-throwing at police.
• Berlin police deployed 5,800 officers to manage over 60 events across the city, reporting no major injuries or disruptions.
• Rising unemployment in Berlin (10.3%) and Brandenburg (6.4%) underscored calls for economic reform during the day's demonstrations.