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Far-Right Demonstration in Berlin Ends in Violence and Arrests

A 'Der Dritte Weg' rally marking its Berlin-Brandenburg branch's 10th anniversary saw clashes, arrests, and significant counter-protests.

  • Approximately 250 participants, exceeding the registered 70, attended the far-right demonstration in Berlin-Hellersdorf, including individuals from across Germany and Denmark.
  • The event featured Nazi-inspired slogans and chants, with the youth group 'Nationalrevolutionäre Jugend' playing a prominent role.
  • Police reported 20-30 arrests for offenses such as Hitler salutes, use of banned symbols, and attacks on officers, with two officers injured during clashes.
  • Hundreds of counter-protesters gathered to oppose the march, reflecting strong public resistance to far-right extremism.
  • The demonstration underscored 'Der Dritte Weg's' strategy to recruit youth and expand influence in areas like Marzahn-Hellersdorf.
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