DW: Germany: Thousands protest high energy costs in 6 cities
Protesters gathered in six German cities on Saturday under a motto roughly translating as "together through the crisis — ensure social security and end fossil fuel dependence," demanding more social justice and sustainability as inflation and rising gas prices start to bite in Germany.
Organizers like the major trade union ver.di and the German branch of Greenpeace estimated turnout at around 24,000 — including around 6,000 in Berlin, 5,000 in Düsseldorf and Frankfurt, and 4,000 in Stuttgart, with protests also taking place in Hanover and Dresden.
Police estimates on turnout were often far lower, however, at 1,800 in Berlin, 1,500 in Hanover, 2,300 in Düsseldorf and 2,700 in Frankfurt.
Police also reported that the demonstrations were calm and peaceful.
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Update #1: Inflation protests across Europe threaten political turmoil (AP)
Update #2: Inflation Leads to Strikes And Protests In France: Here’s What To Know (Travel Noire)
Update #3: Europe engulfed in deeper crisis as new waves of protests unfold over rising energy cost, inflation (Global Times)
WNU Editor: Here is an easy prediction. These protests are going to grow as winter approaches.
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