A number of protests against the government's coronavirus policy and restrictive measures took place in various Germany cities, including Berlin, Munich and Stuttgart, on Saturday.
Polices lines up and guards in front of Dom cathedrel during the rally against coronavirus policy in Cologne, Germany, on May 16, 2020.Anti-lockdown protests were seen across Germany at the weekend as fatigue over restrictions grows in the region's largest economy, and beyond.
The anti-lockdown protests, which follow similar demonstrations the weekend before, come despite Germany gradually easing restrictions on public life. Shops and schools have re-opened in Germany, as well as playgrounds, churches and museums. Meanwhile, in a boost to sports fans, the country's Bundesliga soccer league restarted at the weekend. Members of the public are required to wear masks while on public transport or shopping, however — a point of contention for anti-lockdown protesters.
Nonetheless, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the government remain cautious, lifting measures slowly and saying they will re-impose restrictions if the infection rate rises. In the meantime, there are growing concerns that right-wing extremists are exploiting anti-lockdown sentiment.
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