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25 October 2025

A participant holds up a sign against Nazism in the 17th Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade in Cottbus, Germany, under the motto United in Peace and Diversity. Police escort the demonstration with reinforced units and estimate more than 800 participants, while around 90 right-wing counter-protesters gather nearby. Two individuals are removed for allegedly inciting criminal acts, and one dispersal order is issued. After several rainbow flags are vandalized the night before, organizers increase security and steward numbers, as a home match of Energie Cottbus takes place simultaneously in the city.

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#12907582

25 October 2025

A participant holds up a sign against Nazism in the 17th Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade in Cottbus, Germany, under the motto United in Peace and Diversity. Police escort the demonstration with reinforced units and estimate more than 800 participants, while around 90 right-wing counter-protesters gather nearby. Two individuals are removed for allegedly inciting criminal acts, and one dispersal order is issued. After several rainbow flags are vandalized the night before, organizers increase security and steward numbers, as a home match of Energie Cottbus takes place simultaneously in the city.

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#12907552

25 October 2025

A participant flashes a victory sign while a sign against Nazism is seen next to a huge rainbow flag in the 17th Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade in Cottbus, Germany, under the motto United in Peace and Diversity. Police escort the demonstration with reinforced units and estimate more than 800 participants, while around 90 right-wing counter-protesters gather nearby. Two individuals are removed for allegedly inciting criminal acts, and one dispersal order is issued. After several rainbow flags are vandalized the night before, organizers increase security and steward numbers, as a home match of Energie Cottbus takes place simultaneously in the city.

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#12361329

13 May 2025

A woman holds a placard reading 'No to intensive farming'. Hundreds of protesters march in Toulouse, France, on May 13, 2025, called by trade unions to protest against the new budget for France in 2026. Workers in public services see the waiting period for illness leave increase from one day to three, their pay while on illness leave is cut by 10%, and all their bonuses are suppressed. They protest against the shrinking of public services such as education, health, child protection, public finances, etc. The 2026 budget plans nearly EUR50 billion in cuts to public services, except for the defense budget. The defense budget is the only one to grow in 2026. Protesters are against the defense budget and the cuts. Similar protests take place elsewhere in France. The culture sector is one of the main domains impacted by cuts.

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#12361325

13 May 2025

A protester holds a cardboard sign reading 'Culture is essential and will still be'. Hundreds of protesters march in Toulouse, France, on May 13, 2025, called by trade unions to protest against the new budget for 2026 for France. Workers in public services see the waiting period for illness leave increase from one day to three, their pay while on illness leave is cut by 10%, and all their bonuses are suppressed. They protest against the shrinking of public services such as education, health, child protection, public finances, etc. The 2026 budget plans nearly EUR50 billion in cuts to public services except for the defense budget. The defense budget is the only one to grow in 2026. Protesters are against the defense budget and similar protests take place elsewhere in France. The culture sector is one of the main domains impacted by cuts.

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#12361321

13 May 2025

Flags of the SUD 'Public Finances' workers union are displayed. Hundreds of protesters march in Toulouse, France, on May 13, 2025, called by trade unions to protest against the new budget for 2026 in France. Workers in public services see the waiting period for illness leave increase from one day to three, their pay while on illness leave is cut by 10%, and all their bonuses are suppressed. They protest against the shrinking of public services such as education, health, children's protection, public finances, etc. The 2026 Bayrou budget plans nearly EUR50 billion in cuts to public services, except for the defense budget. The defense budget is the only one to grow in 2026. Protesters oppose the defense budget and the cuts. Similar protests take place elsewhere in France. The culture sector is one of the main domains impacted by cuts.

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#12086710

23 February 2025

German police seal off an access road in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, on February 22, 2025, to protect a demonstration from possible attacks involving cars. The security measures, including road closures and increased surveillance, are intended to ensure safety and prevent threats from vehicles at public events.

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#12086715

23 February 2025

German police seal off an access road in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, on February 22, 2025, to protect a demonstration from possible attacks involving cars. The security measures, including road closures and increased surveillance, are intended to ensure safety and prevent threats from vehicles at public events.

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#12086722

23 February 2025

German police seal off an access road in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, on February 22, 2025, to protect a demonstration from possible attacks involving cars. The security measures, including road closures and increased surveillance, are intended to ensure safety and prevent threats from vehicles at public events.

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#12086726

23 February 2025

German police seal off an access road in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, on February 22, 2025, to protect a demonstration from possible attacks involving cars. The security measures, including road closures and increased surveillance, are intended to ensure safety and prevent threats from vehicles at public events.

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23 February 2025

German police seal off an access road in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, on February 22, 2025, to protect a demonstration from possible attacks involving cars. The security measures, including road closures and increased surveillance, are intended to ensure safety and prevent threats from vehicles at public events.

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#12022745

6 February 2025

Pro-immigrant graffiti is abundant around city hall as there are days of protests against the increase in deportations of people mainly from Central American countries.

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#11839404

6 December 2024

A woman holds a placard reading 'Give us back the money, your choices are killing our public services'. Between 8,000 and 10,000 protesters march in Toulouse, France, on December 5, 2024, called by all trade unions except FO to protest against the new budget for France in 2025. Workers in public services see the waiting period for illness leave increase from one day to three, their pay while on illness leave cut by 10%, and all their bonuses removed. They protest against the reduction of public services such as education, health, child protection, and public finances. The Barnier budget plans nearly EUR40 billion in cuts to public services. Some protesters want to remind President Macron that the first coalition elected in June in the French Parliament is the New Popular Front. The unions involved include CGT, CFDT, UNSA, FSU, Solidaires, CFE-CGC, and FA-FP. Similar protests take place elsewhere in France.

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#11839397

6 December 2024

A woman holds a placard reading 'Today's children are tomorrow's citizens'. Between 8,000 and 10,000 protesters march in Toulouse, France, on December 5, 2024, called by all trade unions except FO to protest against the new budget for France in 2025. Workers in public services see the waiting period for illness leave increase from one day to three, their pay while on illness leave cut by 10%, and all their bonuses eliminated. They primarily protest against the reduction of public services such as education, health, child protection, and public finances. Barnier's budget plans nearly EUR40 billion in cuts to public services. Some protesters want to remind President Macron that the first coalition elected in June in the French Parliament is the New Popular Front. The unions involved include CGT, CFDT, UNSA, FSU, Solidaires, CFE-CGC, and FA-FP. Similar protests take place elsewhere in France.

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#11839394

6 December 2024

A sticker reads '3 days of waiting period, it's no'. Between 8,000 and 10,000 protesters march in Toulouse, France, on December 5, 2024, called by all trade unions except FO to protest against the new budget for France in 2025. Workers in public services see the waiting period for illness leave increase from one day to three, their pay while on illness leave is cut by 10%, and all their bonuses are eliminated. They protest against the reduction of public services such as education, health, child protection, and public finances. The Barnier budget plans nearly EUR40 billion in cuts to public services. Some protesters want to remind President Macron that the first coalition elected in June in the French Parliament is the New Popular Front. The unions involved include CGT, CFDT, UNSA, FSU, Solidaires, CFE-CGC, and FA-FP. Similar protests take place elsewhere in France.

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#11839410

6 December 2024

A banner reads 'you, me, us, families, children, seniors, all affected'. Between 8,000 and 10,000 protesters march in Toulouse, France, on December 5, 2024, called by all trade unions except FO to protest against the new budget for France in 2025. Workers in public services see the waiting period for illness leave increase from one day to three, their pay while on illness leave is cut by 10%, and all their bonuses are suppressed. They protest against the shrinking of public services such as education, health, child protection, and public finances. The Barnier budget plans nearly EUR40 billion in cuts to public services. Some want to remind President Macron that the first coalition elected in June in the French Parliament is the New Popular Front. The unions involved include CGT, CFDT, UNSA, FSU, Solidaires, CFE-CGC, and FA-FP. Similar protests take place elsewhere in France.

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