Tens of Thousands Protest in Germany, France Against COVID-19 Vaccine Passports

Tens of Thousands Protest in Germany, France Against COVID-19 Vaccine Passports
Police restrain a demonstrator during a protest against coronavirus restrictions in Berlin, Aug. 28, 2021. Christophe Gateau/dpa via AP
Jack Phillips
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Tens of thousands of people in Germany and France protested against COVID-19-related restrictions and vaccine passports over the weekend, saying the restrictions infringe on their rights.

German police had banned nine planned demonstrations for Aug. 28, including one from the Stuttgart-based Querdenker movement, the most visible anti-lockdown movement in Germany. A court ruled in favor of allowing one event, planned for 500 people, on Aug. 28 and 29.

Jack Phillips
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