"German unrest"

#13362485

23 February 2026

A protester holds a banner reading "German rule over Europe has always been a failure — stop SAFE" during the rally. Polish opposition groups protest outside the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland, on February 21, 2026, urging President Karol Nawrocki to veto the SAFE bill, which enables Poland to access EUR 43.7 billion in EU loans for defense projects. The bill, approved by the Senate but opposed by Law and Justice and Confederation lawmakers, sparks debates over its political implications and potential misuse, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk advocating for its swift enactment.

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#13362491

23 February 2026

A protester holds a banner that reads "Europe is not for Germans" with a photo of Friedrich Merz in the background. Polish opposition groups protest outside the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland, on February 21, 2026, urging President Karol Nawrocki to veto the SAFE Bill, which enables Poland to access EUR 43.7 billion in EU loans for defense projects. The bill, approved by the Senate but opposed by Law and Justice and Confederation lawmakers, sparks debates over its political implications and potential misuse, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk advocating for its swift enactment.

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#13362486

23 February 2026

A protester holds a banner reading "Germany will not spit in our faces" during the rally. Polish opposition groups protest outside the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland, on February 21, 2026, urging President Karol Nawrocki to veto the SAFE Bill, which enables Poland to access EUR 43.7 billion in EU loans for defense projects. The bill, approved by the Senate but opposed by Law and Justice and Confederation lawmakers, sparks debates over its political implications and potential misuse, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk advocating for its swift enactment.

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#13209459

17 January 2026

Umbrellas and a sign reading ''Fuck you Germany'' appear at a Pro-Palestine demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the Pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the Pro-Palestine demonstration. The police are deployed on a large scale. In the end, 3,000 persons demonstrate.

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#13209716

17 January 2026

A banner reading ''Fuck you Germany'' is displayed at a Pro-Palestine demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the Pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the Pro-Palestine demonstration. The police deploy on a large scale. In the end, 3,000 people demonstrate.

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#13209712

17 January 2026

A pro-Israel protest occurs against a pro-Palestine demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the pro-Palestine demonstration. The police are deployed on a large scale. In the end, 3,000 persons demonstrate.

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#13209713

17 January 2026

A pro-Israel protest occurs against a pro-Palestine demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the pro-Palestine demonstration. The police are deployed on a large scale. In the end, 3,000 persons demonstrate.

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#13209397

17 January 2026

The Israel flag and Pro-Israel protesters are at demonstrations in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the Pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the Pro-Palestine demonstration. The police deploy on a large scale. In the end, 3000 persons demonstrate.

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#13209405

17 January 2026

A protester holds a banner reading ''If you care about Gaza, grow a spine and address Hamas!'' at a pro-Israel demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the pro-Palestine demonstration. The police deploy on a large scale. In the end, 3,000 people demonstrate.

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#13209410

17 January 2026

A banner reading ''Decolonize Connewitz'' is displayed at a Pro-Palestine demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Connewitz is a left-alternative neighborhood in Leipzig. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the Pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the Pro-Palestine demonstration. The police are deployed on a large scale. In the end, 3,000 people demonstrate.

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#13209413

17 January 2026

Protesters at a Pro-Palestine demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the Pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the Pro-Palestine demonstration. The police deploy on a large scale. In the end, 3000 persons demonstrate.

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#13209417

17 January 2026

Protesters at a Pro-Palestine demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the Pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the Pro-Palestine demonstration. The police deploy on a large scale. In the end, 3000 persons demonstrate.

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#13209423

17 January 2026

Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026, to protest against the Pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the Pro-Palestine demonstration. The police are deployed on a large scale. In the end, 3,000 persons demonstrate.

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#13209427

17 January 2026

A banner reading ''Nie wieder Krieg'' (''No more war again'') is displayed at a Pro-Palestine demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the Pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the Pro-Palestine demonstration. The police deploy on a large scale. In the end, 3000 persons demonstrate.

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#13209429

17 January 2026

Police and a banner reading ''Nie wieder Krieg'' (''No more war again'') are present at a Pro-Palestine demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the Pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the Pro-Palestine demonstration. The police deploy on a large scale. In the end, 3,000 persons demonstrate.

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#13209433

17 January 2026

A sign reads, "Thinking you're on the right side of history? Please, think again!" at a Pro-Israel demonstration in Leipzig, Saxony, on January 17, 2026. Pro-Palestine groups call for a demonstration in Leipzig Connewitz to protest against the Pro-Israel left-wing scene. Pro-Israel activists call to block and protest against the Pro-Palestine demonstration. The police deploy on a large scale. In the end, 3000 persons demonstrate.

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