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Nationwide Protests by 'Gemeinsam für Deutschland' Lead to Violence and Arrests

Coordinated demonstrations across Germany saw clashes between right-wing groups, counter-protesters, and police, prompting investigations and extremist monitoring.

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Overview

  • The right-wing protest network 'Gemeinsam für Deutschland' held its second nationwide action day, advocating stricter border controls, free speech, and an end to Ukraine aid.
  • Several cities, including Berlin, Nürnberg, and Reutlingen, experienced violent confrontations between demonstrators, counter-protesters, and police forces.
  • Police reported multiple arrests for extremist symbols, such as Nazi salutes, and several officers were injured during clashes in Nürnberg and Reutlingen.
  • In some locations, like Oranienburg, events remained peaceful, highlighting the variation in local dynamics during the protests.
  • Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution continues to monitor the movement for potential extremist infiltration as investigations proceed.