Overview

• Over 100 peace marches are taking place across Germany this Easter weekend, with thousands advocating for nuclear disarmament and opposing militarization.
• Protesters are targeting the processing of Russian uranium at Gronau and Lingen, accusing it of indirectly funding Russia's war in Ukraine.
• Ukrainian activist group Vitsche is staging a counter-performance in Berlin, criticizing the marches for promoting what they see as pro-Russian narratives.
• Concerns have been raised about extremist and conspiracy groups participating in the marches, challenging the credibility of the 65-year-old movement.
• Organizers call for the government to reject conscription and halt the planned stationing of US intermediate-range missiles in Germany by 2026.