DW: German parliament break-in an 'attack' on democracy, says president
Politicians have hit out at extremists and corona-skeptics who attempted to enter Germany's parliament building after police shut down their demonstration. Hundreds of people were arrested.
German politicians on Sunday said they were outraged after several hundred people broke into the Reichstag — the federal parliament building in Berlin — as part of a vast protest against the country's coronavirus restrictions.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier described the incident as an "unbearable attack on the heart of our democracy."
On Saturday evening, hundreds of people tried to force their way into the building and were able to break through a security barrier and run up the stairs before being stopped by police.
Many of those involved sported clothing and flags associated with the far-right Reichsbürger movement, which denies the legitimacy of the modern German state.
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More News On Yesterday's Unrest In Germany
Germany coronavirus: Anger after attempt to storm parliament -- BBC
German leaders hit out at protesters’ attempt to storm Reichstag -- The Guardian/AFP
Germany politicians condemn far-right flags outside parliament -- Reuters
Germany police arrest 300 as far-right protesters storm parliament -- FOX News
Far-Right Extremists Try to Enter German Parliament -- VOA/AP
German Police Push Back ‘Anti-Corona’ Protesters as They Attempt to Storm Parliament - Videos -- Sputnik
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