Violence and resistance: Dramatic protests in Kreuzberg escalate!

Violence and resistance: Dramatic protests in Kreuzberg escalate!

yesterday, on November 25, 2024, there were considerable tensions in Berlin during several meetings that were monitored by the police over a large area. Around 400 emergency services were active in the districts of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg and Mitte to ensure security during the protests. These events included two Pro-Palestinian meetings and an elevator on the occasion of the "International Day against Violence against Women", which began at the Oranienplatz and attracted at least 1,700 participants, far more than the originally registered 150. How berlin.de reported, loud protests and the impetuous behavior of the participants often brought the police into a difficult situation.

confrontations and police operations

During the meeting, there were repeated incidents in which the police were forced to use forced measures. In an attempt to protect media teams, the emergency services had to intervene as press representatives attacked. In addition, bottles and other objects were thrown onto the police, while attempted attacks on their means of resources took place, which led to further violent reactions. A report by Springerlink According to violence against police officers is an increasing problem that became particularly clear in this context. A total of 35 investigations were initiated due to severe breach of the peace and other crimes.

Some police officers were injured during the missions, but remained on duty. The group's meeting manager was finally informed that the meeting cannot be continued due to the worrying incidents. The event was officially ended at 9:30 p.m. These events illustrate the increasingly tense conditions between demonstrating and the police, a topic that is becoming more and more present in the public discussion about the security situation in German cities.