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German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests

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German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests - The German government has condemned incidents on New Year's Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured,

The German government has strongly condemned the widespread violence that occurred on New Year's Eve, which resulted in hundreds of arrests across the country. In Berlin alone, more than 300 arrests were made, with 15 police officers injured due to attacks involving fireworks and other projectiles. The violence was not limited to Berlin; in other cities like Dortmund, Cologne, and Essen, similar disturbances were reported, with significant police injuries and numerous arrests. The Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, described the attacks on police and emergency services as "disgusting and cowardly," emphasizing that such acts are unacceptable. The incidents have sparked a debate on public safety, the use of fireworks, and the enforcement of law during large public celebrations.

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