German Ministers Pledge Tough Action After Frankfurt Rioting
German ministers vowed harsh penalties after more than 100 police officers were injured and stores damaged during protests in Frankfurt.
German government ministers have pledged tough penalties against looters and rioters following overnight unrest in Frankfurt, CBC News and Romanian outlet HotNews reported. According to the reports, stores were damaged and more than 100 police officers were injured in the clashes, though officials praised security forces for preventing even wider violence.
Meanwhile, German authorities stated that the protests were infiltrated, as noted by CNN. The rallies, which took place across multiple cities in Germany and France, were organized around grievances including the cost of living and education funding.
Further details have not yet been released.