15.11.2026 20:20
In Germany's capital, Berlin, approximately 1,200 young people took to the streets to protest rising living costs, cuts in social spending, and the plan for compulsory military service. As clashes occurred between police and protesters, the harsh intervention against young people boarding a train was captured on camera. Twenty-two people were detained in the incidents. Meanwhile, a larger demonstration is planned for November 20, expected to be attended by 15,000 people.
In Germany, the youth group called "Gen Z regelt" (Gen Z Is on It), which last took to the streets nationwide on October 31, gathered yesterday evening in the capital, Berlin, to protest cuts in social spending, rising living costs, and the German government's plan for compulsory military service.
POLICE CRACKDOWN: 22 DETAINED
Around 1,200 people gathered at Savigny Square in the Mitte district and then began marching toward Halensee subway station. Throughout the march, demonstrators chanted slogans stating that they want "a better future" and criticizing the German government. At times during the demonstration, slogans such as "Down with Israel, long live Palestine" were also chanted.
During the march, protesters frequently clashed with police, and scuffles broke out at times. Berlin police also took harsh action against demonstrators who boarded trains to return home. While footage captured the moments of Berlin police intervention on the train, authorities announced that a total of 22 people were detained in the incidents.
LARGE DEMONSTRATION PLANNED FOR NOVEMBER 20
The Gen Z regelt initiative announced that it plans to hold a large demonstration on November 20. Organizers, who called for action across Europe on November 20, reported that 15,000 people are expected to attend the demonstrations in Berlin.