Gen Z protesters clash with riot police during demonstrations in Frankfurt, Germany

On November 1, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany, @themateibumb shared footage amid youth protests organized by the campaign group "Gen Z regelt" ("Gen Z takes charge"). In the video, pedestrians walk through a busy city street intersection under a dark night sky as some individuals clash with riot police before fleeing the scene. According to reports, the demonstrations held across Germany on October 31 called for greater investment in education and social services, action on rising living costs, and climate protection. While most of the protests were peaceful, violence and looting broke out in Frankfurt and other cities later that evening. In Frankfurt, authorities reported that 100 police officers were injured, including one who was seriously hurt, and 54 people were arrested. Seventeen businesses were damaged, five of which were looted. The organizers of "Gen Z regelt" publicly distanced themselves from the violence, stating that it was not part of their movement.