Riots during youth protests in Germany. Police intervened

Protests against mandatory military service and education funding took place in over 30 German cities, organized by Gen Z regelt. Clashes occurred in Hamburg and Cologne, with police using pepper spray and water cannons. Demonstrators demanded increased education funding, social justice, and climate protection. While some protests were peaceful, tensions escalated in cities like Stuttgart and Frankfurt, where fireworks were used against police. Authorities warned of potential radicalization of protests, leading to heightened security measures in major cities.