The demonstrations show the depth of opposition to the return of fascism and war, but organizers are seeking to subordinate the movement to the government and parliamentary parties who are responsible for the official turn to the right.
Over the course of last week, tens of thousands of farmers have protested against the German government’s austerity policy and blocked motorways, access roads and city centres with their tractors.
The Socialist Equality Party (SGP) strongly condemns the conviction of the antiwar and peace activist Heinrich Bücker and calls on workers and young people to take action against the scandalous verdict.