German Police Deploy 1,500 Officers in Berlin Ahead of Next Saturday's 'Gen Z' Protests

German police announced on Wednesday their readiness to deploy approximately 1,500 officers in the capital, Berlin, next Saturday, coinciding with protest calls launched by the “Generation Z” initiative.

In a statement, the police clarified that they do not anticipate violence similar to that witnessed in France and other European countries, noting that there are currently no concrete indications of plans for violent acts or looting.

Authorities affirmed their commitment to protecting peaceful protests and dealing firmly with any attempts to incite violence or exploit demonstrations.

Two gatherings linked to the initiative are scheduled to take place: one at Brandenburg Gate, one of Berlin’s most prominent tourist landmarks, and the other in the Mitte district in the city center.

German authorities announced that security deployments would continue into the late hours of the night, with measures focused on areas that experienced incidents in previous years, including the Kreuzberg district and other neighborhoods in the capital.