August 1, 2021, Berlin: Demonstrators participated in a surprise demonstration against corona measures.
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In one case, the administrative court overturned an injunction and may hold two meetings. There will be more than 4,200 police officers on duty. A year ago, the demonstrators broke the barriers of the Capitol.
DIE Berlin Police Although many protests against the corona policy have been banned, they are still preparing for major actions this weekend. Request the support of other federal states. A police spokesperson said: “Experience shows that a large number of people enter the city and do not comply with the ban.” “The police will enforce the ban on gatherings, be present accordingly, and specially protect the government area.” It is said that there are more than 4,200 police officers on duty.
Thirteen demonstrations were initially banned, including the “active lateral thinking” assembly at Strasse des 17. Juni. On Friday afternoon, the court has submitted four urgent motions against the injunction.
Two presentations allowed
The Administrative Court approved an urgent application and overturned the ban on gatherings expected to be attended by 500 people on Saturday and Sunday. In the other three cases, the ban was confirmed.
The police are also very careful, because on August 29, 2020, a year ago, tens of thousands of people protested against the corona restrictions in Berlin. The demonstrators broke through the barriers of the Capitol and briefly occupied the stairs in front of the entrance. Its photos aroused the anger of top politicians. However, since then, the number of people participating in these demonstrations has dropped sharply.
