Protests against Germany’s far right draw hundreds of thousands — in Munich, too many for safety

Protests against Germany’s far right draw hundreds of thousands — in Munich, too many for safety

German police say safety concerns caused a protest against the far right in the city of Munich Sunday afternoon to end early, after approximately 100,000 people showed up January 21, 2024, 11:59 AM ET • 3 min read BERLIN — A protest against the far right in the German city of Munich Sunday afternoon ended … Read more

Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany’s far right

Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany’s far right

BERLIN (AP) — Tens of thousands of people gathered Friday in Hamburg for a demonstration against the far right, and organizers said the protest was ended early because the mass of people led to safety concerns. The event in Germany’s second-biggest city appeared to be the biggest yet in a string of protests that has … Read more

Germany’s Scholz warns of extremists stoking rage as farmers protest and discontent is high

Germany’s Scholz warns of extremists stoking rage as farmers protest and discontent is high

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for calm and a readiness to accept compromises on Saturday as the country faces protests by farmers angry about a plan to cut their fuel subsidies. He warned of extremists stoking rage against a backdrop of wider discontent. Farmers have blocked major roads and snarled traffic across … Read more