Overview
- Delegates reached the venue in police‑escorted buses and the founding meeting began after a delay of more than two hours.
- Police used a water cannon on the B49 to disperse an estimated 2,000‑person blockade after warnings, and reported bottles thrown at officers on the Konrad‑Adenauer Bridge.
- About 10 people with minor injuries sought treatment at the local university clinic, according to DPA’s account of hospital statements.
- At least one person was detained as police said they reinforced cordons and would document alleged offenses for prosecution.
- Protest turnout was described as large‑scale, with organizers citing figures in the tens of thousands and the DGB reporting over 20,000 at a central rally, while some protesters used pyrotechnics and police reported signal flares aimed at officers.