Protests and strikes against the policy of militarization of the country took place in Germany.

Hundreds of people took part in protests in Germany, opposing the policy of representatives of the German government aimed at militarization of the country. Izvestia publishes footage of the demonstrations on February 11.

People gathered on the streets by the trade unions Verdi and GEW are demanding that the government raise wages by at least €300 per month, and also urge them to pay extra for overtime hours and operating at unfavorable times.

"[The authorities] are actually promoting the military budget, including through the supply of weapons to Ukraine, for which the workers here must pay. Therefore, it is necessary to fight for a different course, including within the trade unions," said one of the protesters named Philip.

According to him, the participants are in favor of uniting German workers with Russian and Ukrainian employees. The demonstrators, as the man added, show the need to take a course against the "imperialist policy" of NATO.

On the banners that can be seen in the crowd, you can see messages from representatives of tuberculosis dispensaries, theaters, land administrations, law enforcement agencies and universities. The rally even affected kindergartens and schools, many of whose employees took part in the march.

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