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Demonstration and clashes with police in Zurich

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland · Oct 31, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 1.

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Summary in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters expressed anti-police sentiments and showed solidarity with protests in France.
What they want
No specific demands were stated, with sources noting an absence of banners and a clear purpose.
What changed
Nov 1: Police reported that hundreds gathered in Zurich, setting up burning barricades and clashing with officers using water cannons and tear gas until the early hours.
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What protesters want

Demands not stated in the sources.

What authorities say

According to the municipal police, officers responded to the unauthorised demonstration with water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets after being targeted with pyrotechnics, bottles, and stones. The fire brigade was also deployed to extinguish multiple fires.15

The full story

An unauthorised demonstration involving hundreds of participants took place in Zurich. The gathering began around Langstrasse before moving towards Helvetiaplatz. According to news reports, participants wore Halloween masks, set off fireworks, and chanted slogans against the police while expressing solidarity with disturbances in France. Demonstrators constructed and ignited burning barricades using bins, bicycles, and scooters, damaged a tram stop shelter, smashed shop windows, and set a car on fire. The Zurich city police stated that officers were targeted with pyrotechnics, bottles, and stones, and responded by deploying water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets. Skirmishes continued until approximately 1:30 am.

Timeline

  1. Zurich police reported deploying water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets following attacks with stones, bottles, and pyrotechnics.15

  2. Hundreds of people gathered in Zurich around Langstrasse and moved towards Helvetiaplatz, setting up burning barricades and launching fireworks.15

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