Around 70 Easter marches have been registered nationwide. The main day of action is Holy Saturday, for which around 70 events have been announced in Germany.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) reaffirmed German support for Ukraine and justified this with German security interests. Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck: Germany must protect itself from military attacks. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warns against one-sided partisanship with regard to the Gaza war in view of the traditional Easter marches.