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Why are people protesting in Germany right now?

German ministers have threatened tough penalties for looters and rioters. Stores were damaged and...

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10.30 2 Nov 2026


Why are people protesting in Germany right now?


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10.30 2 Nov 2026


German ministers have threatened tough penalties for looters and rioters. Stores were damaged and more than 100 police officers were injured in Frankfurt on Saturday night.

Rob Hyde, Freelance Journalist based in Germany, was present at the protests in Hamburg.  


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