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Looting and unrest mark Germany’s cost-of-living protests

Demonstrations over the cost of living in Germany have been marked by violence and the looting of shops. Police in Frankfurt reported violent disorder in the city centre, while unrest was also reported in three other German cities: Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne.

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Looting and unrest mark Germany’s cost-of-living protests
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    Shops were looted during Germany’s cost-of-living protests, which became violent.

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    Frankfurt police reported city-centre riots; unrest was also reported in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne.

Why it matters

The report concerns public order during Germany’s cost-of-living protests, with unrest described in several cities.

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