Overview

• The far-right group 'Gemeinsam für Deutschland' held coordinated protests in cities across Germany, calling for stricter border controls and an end to Ukraine support.
• Major demonstrations occurred in Berlin, Dortmund, Weimar, and Nürnberg, with significant counter-protests organized by left-wing groups and Antifa.
• Violent clashes erupted in several locations, with police using batons and pepper spray; dozens of arrests were made, and multiple officers were injured.
• Extremist elements, including neonazis, were present at many rallies, raising concerns from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution about radical exploitation of the movement.
• In Nürnberg and Reutlingen, physical altercations between counter-protesters and police resulted in injuries, highlighting the escalating tensions surrounding these events.