Germany's Gen Z Protests End in Clashes as European Movement Spreads

European youth protests target education funding and housing costs

Student conference and police warn of possible protest violence

Government does not expect unrest on France's scale

Initiative spokesperson Gianni Matheja withdraws before nationwide demonstrations

Online protest registrations reach roughly 160,000 across Germany

Authorities plan border measures against potential violent arrivals

Protests begin largely peacefully as Cologne march is cancelled

Later reporting records tens of thousands and Cologne unrest

Clashes and unrest reported in several German cities

Looting reported in Frankfurt after protests

Reports detail looting and clashes after peaceful demonstrations

Gen Z regelt plans another demonstration for November 20

Organisers distance themselves from protest violence

Frankfurt unrest leaves more than 100 police injured