Demonstrations against lockdown measures continued on Sunday in cities across Europe.
Hundreds of protesters in Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands were detained by police after the economic and social toll of living with coronavirus restrictions prompted thousands of people to defy bans on public gatherings.
Austria
Although all rallies in the capital were cancelled, about 5000 people gathered in Vienna s central Maria Theresien square for an unregistered corona walk .
The crowd included right-wing extremists and various opponents of the Austrian government s measures. As the mood became increasingly heated, police had to block routes, and several people were arrested.
“I am here to demonstrate for democracy in this country. said one protester, The cancellation of political rallies and of demonstrations reminds the events in February 1934.”