Back in the summer of 2017....the German government (the Interior Ministry) went and banned a particular web site. I won't mention the name (you can find it over at MDR), but it has mostly to do with far-left 'chatter'.
This ban was challenged by a group or two, in terms of legality. There's supposed to be an announcement this week, if the ban is legal or not.
Well....trouble started up on Saturday in Leipzig, which is one of the towns in Germany that I'd regard with a ample population of far-left radicals.
Roughly 1,600 locals showed up and tried to conduct a peaceful demonstration. Somewhere in this mix....at least a hundred (maybe more) were less peaceful, and all 'heck' broke loose, with police being pushed around, fireworks being fired, and beer bottles being thrown at the police.
In the end, 13 police were injured, and at least six demonstrators were arrested. Property damage? To some extent, yes.
Virtually all political parties are calling for the end to violence, but it doesn't seem to help the situation.
The odds of more riots? If this court confirms the ban is legal, I'd go and predict more riots next weekend. I should note here....this is rather isolated (currently limited to Leipzig only).
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