Afghanistan, Nov. 1 -- Youth-led demonstrations over education funding, living costs and compulsory military service were largely peaceful during the day before clashes broke out in several German cities.
Police used water cannons and pepper spray to disperse demonstrators after youth-led protests across Germany turned violent on Saturday, with shops looted in Frankfurt and clashes reported in several major cities.
Tens of thousands of people took part in demonstrations organised by the campaign group "Gen Z regelt" in more than 30 cities, including Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg. Protesters called for better-funded schools, lower living costs and greater public investment, while opposing plans for compulsory military service.
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