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Gen Z youth march in Berlin against education cuts and military service

Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany · Nov 14, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 14.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Youth demonstrated against planned military service, cuts to education and social funding, and the rising cost of living.
What they want
Protesters demanded more funding for education, action on climate change, and relief from high living costs.
What changed
Nov 14: Police arrested 22 people after scuffles broke out during the march from Savignyplatz to S-Bahnhof Halensee.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • More funding for education
  • No compulsory military service
  • Stronger climate action
  • Lower living costs

Organised by: Gen Z regelt

What authorities say

Police reported that 700 officers were deployed to manage the march, and officers used physical force to stop protesters from breaking police lines. Two officers sustained minor injuries.135

The numbers

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Crowd
1,500
around 1,500 people according to Haberturk7
Arrests / detentions
22
22 people arrested according to police1356
Injuries
2
two police officers injured according to police35

The full story

Around 1,200 to 1,500 people participated in a youth protest in Berlin on November 14, 2026. The march was organized under the banner of the initiative Gen Z regelt. Demonstrators gathered at Savignyplatz and marched along Kurfürstendamm toward the Halensee S-Bahn station. Protesters voiced opposition to compulsory military service, cuts to education and social spending, and the rising cost of living, while also calling for increased climate protection measures. According to police statements, officers stopped the procession when some marchers tried to breach police lines, leading to physical confrontations. Authorities reported that 22 people were arrested for offences including assault, resistance, and pyrotechnics violations, while two police officers suffered minor injuries.

Timeline

  1. Police arrested 22 participants following scuffles and the use of pyrotechnics.135

  2. Youth protesters gathered at Savignyplatz and marched through Kurfürstendamm to S-Bahnhof Halensee.137

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