Gen Z protests planned across Bavarian cities on Halloween

Young people plan to demonstrate in several Bavarian cities on Saturday, October 31, under the slogan "Gen Z stands up." The initiative "Gen Z regelt" calls for protests in Munich, Nuremberg, Augsburg, Ulm, and Rosenheim.

Organizers demand more funding for education and health, climate protection, affordable living costs, and an end to conscription and austerity measures. They say they stand in solidarity with recent protests in France, Spain, Belgium, and Italy.

“Our protest is peaceful, without exception. Violence against people or things contradicts everything we stand for.”

In Munich, about 6,400 people had registered online by Monday afternoon for a rally at Geschwister-Scholl Square, up from around 2,500 a week earlier. Nuremberg expects nearly 5,000 participants, though only 40 were registered for Ludwigsplatz. Just 83 people registered in Ulm.

Augsburg will see a left-wing scene action at Moritzplatz around 4 p.m., while Regensburg also has a registered demonstration running from the town hall square through the old town to the cathedral. Rosenheim plans a gathering on Munich Street, and Nuremberg may see two actions plus a registered counter-demonstration.

Organizers insist their protest will be peaceful without exception, saying violence against people or property contradicts everything they stand for. Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann said police are aware of initial online calls for violence and will respond consistently.

Police in Munich told dpa they know about social media posts related to the protests and include them in their situation assessment. Authorities say there are currently no concrete calls for violence or planned violent riots in Bavaria.