https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gen-z-protests-in-germany-turn-violent-as-tens-of-thousands-take-to-streetsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gen-z-protests-in-germany-turn-violent-as-tens-of-thousands-take-to-streetshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gen-z-protests-in-germany-turn-violent-as-tens-of-thousands-take-to-streets#u180283Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:47:18 +0000Tens of thousands of Gen Z protesters marched across 34 German cities on Saturday to demand lower living costs and better education. While demonstrations began peacefully, they turned violent in Frankfurt and other cities, where masked rioters smashed storefronts and looted shops. Police responded with water cannons to disperse the crowds. German ministers have vowed a tough response to the unrest, which coincides with similar youth-led protests across Europe and recent mass demonstrations in France. A Gen Z group has already called for further protests.Why it mattersThe unrest is driven by ec