Like the movements observed in France, young people denounce the lack of resources for education and the rising cost of living. The collective also calls for more investment in health and climate protection, as well as greater participation of young people in political decisions.
Faced with this emerging movement, the German Interior Ministry is warning of the risk of the demonstrations being taken over by extremist groups likely to commit violence. However, the authorities distinguish these activists from high school and university students who wish to demonstrate peacefully.
It now remains to be seen whether the German mobilization will take on the scale of those observed in France.
On social networks, some of his supporters reproduce images of the demonstrations and violence that occurred in France on the weekend of October 17 and 18.
By 2035, Germany wants to have more than 260,000 active military personnel and 200,000 reservists, or more than 460,000 people in total.
Rallies are announced in 21 German cities, including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne and Frankfurt.