The discontent sparked by the cost of living crisis has also escalated in Germany.

On Saturday night, riots erupted in Frankfurt and other German cities following peaceful protests against the cost of living crisis. Protesters clashed with police, leading to the use of water cannons and arrests. In Frankfurt, shops were looted, and a gun shop was vandalized. Authorities reported that around 100 identified left-wing extremists mingled with protesters. Similar incidents occurred in Cologne, Berlin, and Hamburg, where tensions escalated and police faced attacks. Earlier in the day, thousands protested against underfunded schools and rising living costs, with estimates of over 100,000 participants nationwide. Concurrently, large protests took place across Europe, including France, where over 320,000 demonstrated against rising costs and inadequate public services. Violence also erupted in Italy and Portugal, highlighting widespread discontent among youth regarding living conditions and public services.