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Germany has been rocked by a night of violent riots as youth demonstrations spiralled into chaos across several major cities. In Frankfurt, hooded rioters smashed shop windows, looted stores and attacked police officers after thousands took to the streets demanding better education and lower living costs. At least two stores were looted, several others damaged, and multiple protesters and police officers injured. Around 30 people were detained as authorities struggled to restore order. The demonstrations, organised by the Gen Z campaign group "Gen Z regelt", took place in 34 German cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich. Meanwhile, violence also erupted in Switzerland, where police used water cannon in Zurich after masked protesters set fires and targeted emergency responders with fireworks, bottles and stones.