Militarisation and cuts to education funding protested in Berlin and Stuttgart

Clashes broke out between police and demonstrators in Berlin. Participants in the rally protested the introduction of compulsory military service, cuts to education funding and other political decisions of the government. Law enforcement officers used batons against the protesters. 22 activists have been detained. A protest march was also held in Stuttgart. Those gathered protested the militarisation of the country, social inequality and the rising cost of living.