PREVIEW

housands of people took part in a peace demonstration in central Berlin on German Unity Day. A coalition of peace initiatives, trade unions, and political and civil-society groups organized the protest. The demonstrators focused on military rearmament, the possible reintroduction of conscription, and Germany’s military policy. The march began at the Brandenburg Gate and continued through the government district before concluding with a rally. The demonstration brought together participants expressing opposition to Germany’s current and proposed military policies on a national public holiday.