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Thousands Protest Chancellor Merz Visit to University of Cologne COLOGNE, GERMANY July 13, 2026: Around 4,000 demonstrators gathered at the University of Cologne to protest the visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the official inauguration of the Adenauer School of Government. The demonstration, organized by the university s AStA together with student groups, trade unions and political organizations, criticized the Chancellor s policies on social issues, migration and Germany s support for Israel. The protest remained largely peaceful, although isolated tensions arose after provocations involving a right-wing livestreamer, leading to police intervention and the arrest of two people while the inauguration proceeded under heig

Thousands Protest Chancellor Merz Visit to University of Cologne COLOGNE, GERMANY July 13, 2026: Around 4,000 demonstrators gathered at the University of Cologne to protest the visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the official inauguration of the Adenauer School of Government. The demonstration, organized by the university s AStA together with student groups, trade unions and political organizations, criticized the Chancellor s policies on social issues, migration and Germany s support for Israel. The protest remained largely peaceful, although isolated tensions arose after provocations involving a right-wing livestreamer, leading to police intervention and the arrest of two people while the inauguration proceeded under heig

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Thousands Protest Chancellor Merz Visit to University of Cologne COLOGNE, GERMANY July 13, 2026: Around 4,000 demonstrators gathered at the University of Cologne to protest the visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the official inauguration of the Adenauer School of Government. The demonstration, organized by the university s AStA together with student groups, trade unions and political organizations, criticized the Chancellor s policies on social issues, migration and Germany s support for Israel. The protest remained largely peaceful, although isolated tensions arose after provocations involving a right-wing livestreamer, leading to police intervention and the arrest of two people while the inauguration proceeded under heig

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