Nationwide Ostermärsche Begin in Potsdam with Calls for Peace and Reduced Militarization

The Friedensbewegung launches over 120 demonstrations across Germany, challenging defense spending and military escalation.

• The 2025 Ostermarsch cycle began in Potsdam on April 12, with several hundred participants advocating for peace and reduced military investments.
• Protesters criticize the allocation of billions to defense projects, urging the government to prioritize education, health, and environmental funding.
• Die Linke plans a demonstration on April 13 at the Bundeswehr-Fliegerhorst Holzdorf, opposing the Arrow 3 missile defense system and broader militarization efforts.
• The Friedensbewegung emphasizes the historical roots of the Ostermarsch movement, which originated during Cold War protests against nuclear armament.
• Over 120 peace initiatives are scheduled nationwide through Easter Monday, with events targeting militarization and promoting diplomacy and disarmament.

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