Protests against rising living costs, education cuts, and compulsory military service took place in over 30 cities. In the evening, some clashed with police. According to German media, it started after radical groups joined the marches. In Frankfurt, Berlin, Stuttgart, stones, sheds, eggs, and bottles were thrown at police officers. Barricades were also set on fire in Hamburg. In Leipzig, bus stations were destroyed and road signs were broken. In some cities, police used water cannons and tear gas. Organizers from the Yellow Vest movement said they supported forms of protest and distanced themselves from those who instigated the unrest. They also noted that about 100,000 people participated in the demonstrations. Their next action is planned for November 20. Photo: Kai Pfaffenbach, Annegret Hilse, Christian Mang, Sanne Schimanski, Thilo Schmuelgen, Jonas Walzberg / REUTERS

Protests against rising living costs, education cuts, and compulsory military service took place in over 30 cities. In the evening, some clashed with police. According to German media, it started after radical groups joined the marches. In Frankfurt, Berlin, Stuttgart, stones, sheds, eggs, and bottles were thrown at police officers. Barricades were also set on fire in Hamburg. In Leipzig, bus stations were destroyed and road signs were broken. In some cities, police used water cannons and tear gas. Organizers from the Yellow Vest movement said they supported forms of protest and distanced themselves from those who instigated the unrest. They also noted that about 100,000 people participated in the demonstrations. Their next action is planned for November 20. Photo: Kai Pfaffenbach, Annegret Hilse, Christian Mang, Sanne Schimanski, Thilo Schmuelgen, Jonas Walzberg / REUTERS