Berlin, Gen Z protests

Oct 31, 2026

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Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 Thousands of participants gathered with flags and banners in front of the Brandenburg Gate for the rally The Future Won’t Happen Without Us, organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. An estimated 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the crowd at around 5,000. Gen Z rally at the Brandenburg Gate
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 Hand-painted posters, including People Are Getting Smaller, Tanks Are Getting Bigger, at the The Future Won’t Happen Without Us rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; police estimated the turnout at around 5,000 at the Gen Z rally.
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A participant holds a cardboard sign with the intentionally misspelled slogan Biltung isd wichtik at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; but the police estimated the crowd at around 5,000. Biltung isd wichtik
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A poster reading No Future Because of You in front of a red banner with solidarity slogans at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the number at around 5,000 No Future Because of You
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A participant wearing clown makeup holds up a sign reading Education Instead of a Circus at the Without Us, the Future Won’t Work rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the crowd at around 5,000 Education Instead of a Circus
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026: A participant with her face painted like a skeleton for Halloween at the The Future Won’t Happen Without Us rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. An estimated 10,000 participants were expected; but police put the number at around 5,000. Skeleton makeup at Gen Z rally
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A speaker on the sound truck in front of the GenZ Regels banner at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z Regels initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. An estimated 10,000 participants were expected, while police estimated the number at around 5,000. Stage of the Gen Z Rules initiative
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A young speaker addresses the crowd through a microphone at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; police estimated the crowd at around 5,000 at the Gen Z rally.
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A young speaker with a microphone and smartphone addresses the crowd from a sound truck at the The Future Won’t Happen Without Us rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. An estimated 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the crowd at around 5,000 at the Gen Z rally
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A young speaker addresses the crowd through a microphone on a sound truck at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. An estimated 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the crowd at around 5,000. Speaker at the Gen Z rally
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026. Three young women, including Kaja Schwab, spoke on the stage of a sound truck at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. An estimated 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the number of speakers at the Gen Z rally at around 5,000
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026: Kaja Schwab, a speaker standing in front of the Gen Z Rules banner on the sound truck, addressed the crowd at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z Rules initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. An estimated 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the number at around 5,000. Stage of the Gen Z Regelt initiative
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026: Kaja Schwab, wearing a black plush jacket, speaks from the sound truck at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. An estimated 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the crowd at around 5,000. Speaker at the Gen Z rally
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A poster reading Merz Must Go Against budget cuts, racism, and military buildup at the The Future Won’t Happen Without Us rally organized by the Gen Z Initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; police estimated the crowd at around 5,000. Merz Must Go
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A sign in black, red, and gold bearing the words Powerlessness, Rage, Despair, and a bird at the The Future Won’t Happen Without Us rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; police estimated around 5,000. Powerlessness, Rage, Despair
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A reporter from the Spanish television station TVE was in the crowd at the The Future Won’t Happen Without Us rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected, while police estimated the number at around 5,000. TV reporter at the Gen Z rally
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A poster reading 131 euros less—don’t eliminate Care Level 1 at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. The rally is directed against plans to cut funding for long-term care. 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the crowd at around 5
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A participant wearing a hat with bunny ears holds up a sign reading Social means solidarity at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the crowd at around 5,000. Social means solidarity.
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A young woman holds a sign reading No Money for Our Future, Billions for Our Death at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected, while police estimated the number at around 5,000. No Money for Our Future
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A reporter for the Spanish television station TVE is reporting live from the The Future Won’t Happen Without Us rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected, while police estimated the number at around 5,000. TV Reporter at Gen Z Rally
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026: Participants holding signs reading No to Conscription and Money for Social Services Instead of War at the The Future Won’t Happen Without Us rally organized by the Gen Z Initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the crowd at around 5,000. No to Conscription
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A participant with a mohawk in the crowd, next to a poster reading Merz Must Go—Against Cuts, Racism, and Armament at the The Future Won’t Happen Without Us rally organized by the Gen Z Initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; police estimated the crowd at around 5,000. Merz Must Go
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 Young participants applaud the speakers at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. Thousands of mostly young people protested against cuts to education and social services. 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the crowd at around 5,
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026: Participants carrying numerous signs, such as Find the Future, at the rally The Future Won’t Happen Without Us, organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; police estimated the crowd at around 5,000. Gen Z protest at the Brandenburg Gate
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A participant holds up a sign reading More Funding for Culture and Education—Stop the Cuts at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the number at around 5,000. More money for culture
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026. Two young participants hold up a poster they painted themselves that reads Herz statt Merz at the Ohne uns läuft die Zukunft nicht rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the crowd at around 5,000 Heart Instead of Merz
Berlin, Platz des 18. März, October 31, 2026 A participant wearing a cap with the words Fuck Ageism in the crowd at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. An estimated 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the crowd at around 5,000 at the Gen Z protest at the Brandenburg Gate
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A homemade sign reading We’ve had enough and don’t care about ghosts and pumpkins on Halloween at the The Future Won’t Happen Without Us rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the number at around 5,000. Halloween poster at the Gen Z rally
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026: Posters bearing the slogans Money for Social Services Instead of War and No to Conscription were on display at the The Future Won’t Happen Without Us rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the number at around 5,000. No to Conscription
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A participant with red-dyed hair and a cat-themed face paint at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. An estimated 10,000 participants were expected; while police estimated the crowd at around 5,000 at the Gen Z protest at the Brandenburg Gate
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026 A poster reading Billions of for education instead of arms and a picture of Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the The Future Won’t Happen Without Us rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; police estimated the turnout at around 5,000. Education instead of arms
Berlin, Platz des 18 März, October 31, 2026: Two young women dressed in gothic and Lolita styles at the Without Us, There Is No Future rally organized by the Gen Z initiative at the Brandenburg Gate. 10,000 participants were expected; police estimated the crowd at around 5,000. Gen Z protest at the Brandenburg Gate
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Protest in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 31: People take part in a protest under the slogan GenZ Takes Action in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 2026. The nationwide protests oppose the reintroduction of compulsory military service while calling for increased funding for education, social welfare and climate protection. Volodymyr Sindieiev Anadolu Berlin Germany. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxVolodymyrxSindieievx
Gen Z Demo in Berlin Berlin, Deutschland - 31.10.2026: Junge Menschen demonstrieren am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin gegen steigende Lebenshaltungskosten, Kürzungen im Sozial- und Bildungsbereich sowie der Einführung der Wehrpflicht, veranstaltet durch die Initiative Gen Z regelt. Berlin
Gen Z Demo in Berlin Berlin, Deutschland - 31.10.2026: Junge Menschen demonstrieren am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin gegen steigende Lebenshaltungskosten, Kürzungen im Sozial- und Bildungsbereich sowie der Einführung der Wehrpflicht, veranstaltet durch die Initiative Gen Z regelt. Berlin
Gen Z Demo in Berlin Berlin, Deutschland - 31.10.2026: Junge Menschen demonstrieren am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin gegen steigende Lebenshaltungskosten, Kürzungen im Sozial- und Bildungsbereich sowie der Einführung der Wehrpflicht, veranstaltet durch die Initiative Gen Z regelt. Berlin
Gen Z Demo in Berlin Berlin, Deutschland - 31.10.2026: Junge Menschen demonstrieren am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin gegen steigende Lebenshaltungskosten, Kürzungen im Sozial- und Bildungsbereich sowie der Einführung der Wehrpflicht, veranstaltet durch die Initiative Gen Z regelt. Berlin
Gen Z Demo in Berlin Berlin, Deutschland - 31.10.2026: Junge Menschen demonstrieren am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin gegen steigende Lebenshaltungskosten, Kürzungen im Sozial- und Bildungsbereich sowie der Einführung der Wehrpflicht, veranstaltet durch die Initiative Gen Z regelt. Berlin

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Gen Z Demo in Berlin Berlin, Deutschland - 31.10.2026: Junge Menschen demonstrieren am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin gegen steigende Lebenshaltungskosten, Kürzungen im Sozial- und Bildungsbereich sowie der Einführung der Wehrpflicht, veranstaltet durch die Initiative Gen Z regelt. Berlin

Gen Z Demo in Berlin Berlin, Deutschland - 31.10.2026: Junge Menschen demonstrieren am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin gegen steigende Lebenshaltungskosten, Kürzungen im Sozial- und Bildungsbereich sowie der Einführung der Wehrpflicht, veranstaltet durch die Initiative Gen Z regelt. Berlin

Gen Z Demo in Berlin Berlin, Deutschland - 31.10.2026: Junge Menschen demonstrieren am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin gegen steigende Lebenshaltungskosten, Kürzungen im Sozial- und Bildungsbereich sowie der Einführung der Wehrpflicht, veranstaltet durch die Initiative Gen Z regelt. Berlin

Gen Z Demo in Berlin Berlin, Deutschland - 31.10.2026: Junge Menschen demonstrieren am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin gegen steigende Lebenshaltungskosten, Kürzungen im Sozial- und Bildungsbereich sowie der Einführung der Wehrpflicht, veranstaltet durch die Initiative Gen Z regelt. Berlin

Gen Z Demo in Berlin Berlin, Deutschland - 31.10.2026: Junge Menschen demonstrieren am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin gegen steigende Lebenshaltungskosten, Kürzungen im Sozial- und Bildungsbereich sowie der Einführung der Wehrpflicht, veranstaltet durch die Initiative Gen Z regelt. Berlin