Germany deploys 1,500 police officers in Berlin amid 'Gen Z' protests

German police announced they are preparing to deploy approximately 1,500 officers in Berlin next Saturday, coinciding with protest calls launched by the “Generation Z” initiative. In a statement yesterday, the police said they see no signs of violence similar to that witnessed in France and other European countries, as there are currently no concrete indications of violence or plans for looting. They reaffirmed their commitment to protecting peaceful protests and dealing firmly with any attempts to incite violence or exploit demonstrations. Two gatherings linked to the aforementioned initiative are scheduled: one at Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s most prominent tourist landmark, and the other in the Mitte district in the city center. German authorities announced that police presence will continue into the late hours of the night, with security measures focused on areas that experienced incidents in previous years, such as the Kreuzberg district and other neighborhoods in central Berlin.