Stores fortify, police reinforce: protests in Europe expected to expand

Germany is preparing for youth protests in dozens of cities tomorrow, amid fears of unrest similar to France and Spain. In Berlin, an additional 1,500 police officers will be deployed, and in Stuttgart, warnings of calls for violence have been issued. In France, 70,000 security personnel will be mobilized for a high-risk day. In Spain, a suspect was arrested for inciting looting.

Germany is set to become another focal point of the wave of protests in Europe tomorrow (Saturday), with youth demonstrations planned in dozens of cities against the high cost of living, the state of the education system, and the possibility of introducing compulsory military service. Police are reinforcing forces, and several commercial centers are already preparing to protect stores, fearing that the protests could escalate into riots and looting similar to events seen in France and Spain. However, police officials in several cities emphasize that they have no concrete information about planned disturbances. The youth initiative 'Generation Z sorts things out' has published calls for protests in 34 cities, and organizers stress that the protest is intended to be non-violent. In Berlin, about 1,500 additional police officers will be deployed, and around 10,000 participants are expected at the main demonstration at the Brandenburg Gate. In France, preparations are underway for another day of protest, and the interior minister announced the deployment of 70,000 security personnel. In Spain, authorities announced the arrest of a suspect for inciting looting online.