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Youth protests in Germany turn violent in Frankfurt and other cities

Tens of thousands of young people marched in about 34 German cities on Saturday, and the protests turned violent in the evening, especially in Frankfurt.

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Youth-led protests in Germany were mostly peaceful during the day on Saturday but turned violent toward the evening, especially in Frankfurt. Deutsche Welle reports looting and rioting there. France 24 says protests in several major cities turned violent late in the day.

Protesters and police clashed, according to France 24 and Al Jazeera. Protests took place in some 34 cities.

The outlets differ on turnout. France 24 and Al Jazeera's photo report say tens of thousands took part. Al Jazeera's earlier report said thousands.

A youth initiative called "GenZ regelt!", roughly "Gen Z has got this", called the marches, according to France 24. Demonstrators demanded more money for education, better healthcare, stronger climate protection and lower living costs. They also opposed any return to compulsory military service, France 24 reports. Deutsche Welle says marchers want more political say and a more hopeful future.

France 24 says protests in France helped inspire youth demonstrations elsewhere in Europe, including Portugal, Italy and Germany.

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  1. Deutsche WelleMassive Gen Z protests set to sweep cities across GermanySat, Oct 31, 5:47 AM EDT
  2. Deutsche WelleMassive Gen Z protests sweep cities across GermanySat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT
  3. Deutsche WelleGen Z protests sweep cities across GermanySat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT
  4. Deutsche WelleGermany's Gen Z protests disrupted by violence on SaturdaySat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT
  5. France 24'Gen Z' demonstrators march across Germany to protest cost of livingSat, Oct 31, 4:07 PM EDT
  6. Al JazeeraGen Z-led protests in Germany turn violentSat, Oct 31, 8:27 PM EDT
  7. France 24Youth-led rallies sweep EuropeSun, Nov 1, 4:38 AM EST
  8. Al JazeeraPhotos: Youth-led rallies sweep GermanySun, Nov 1, 5:41 AM EST

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Earlier versions (2)
  1. Sat, Oct 31, 8:45 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Gen Z protests in 34 German cities turn violent, Al Jazeera reports
  2. Sat, Oct 31, 5:00 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Young protesters march in some 34 German cities; police and demonstrators clash