Thousands of people turned out for the May Day demonstration in Berlin
On May 1, thousands of people demonstrated in Berlin, organized by leftist and left-wing extremist movements.
The main theme of the action was anti—war protests, with participants opposing Germany's involvement in military conflicts, including the situation in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip.
Columns of demonstrators carry placards demanding the immediate cessation of arms supplies, as well as flags of Palestine and symbols of Marxist organizations. The main focus this year is on the call for a peaceful settlement of international conflicts.
About 6,000 police officers are monitoring security in the city. In total, about 30 different demonstrations and actions are planned in Berlin on May 1. The authorities have increased security measures in the city center.
French police on Thursday, May 1, began actively suppressing a festive demonstration in Paris. In addition, on this day, some participants in the demonstrations break out of the crowd and smash whatever comes to hand.
In the French city of Nantes, police fired tear gas during Labor Day demonstrations. According to local authorities, the protesters threw various objects and firecrackers at law enforcement officers.
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