Violent protests and looting in Frankfurt following 'Gen Z regelt' demonstration
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Gen Z regelt, Frankfurt Police
Frankfurt, Germany
October 31, 2026
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Police cordoned off the Zeil shopping street in Frankfurt due to riots and looting following a youth demonstration. Protesters threw Molotov cocktails at police, and several officers were injured. The 'Gen Z regelt' initiative organized protests in over 30 German cities demanding social justice and climate action.
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