Massive Gen Z protests set to sweep cities across Germany

Young people in Germany are taking to the streets in some 34 cities, calling for greater political say and a more hopeful future. The protests come amid a wave of youth demonstrations across Europe. DW has more.

• Organizers of mass youth protests on Saturday hope that more than 170,000 people will take part in some 34 cities
• Protesters are to call for more money for schools, measures to lower the cost of living, greater social justice and more climate protection
• They will also protest at the possible reintroduction of military conscription
• The protests come as young people across Europe take a stand for their rights in several countries, notably in France
• Security authorities say they have no evidence of any planned violence, but the Interior Ministry has warned that extremists might hijack the protests

This is a round-up of events at the youth protests across Germany on October 31, 2026: