BERLIN (AP) — Thousands of people have joined rallies across Germany and other European countries to show their support for the idea of a united Europe.
The weekly protests began last year as an attempt to counter growing nationalist sentiment on the continent, often expressed in opposition to the European Union.
#pulseofeurope Now almost 6000 Berliners & many more pro Europeans in over 40 cities are now singing the Ode to Joy pic.twitter.com/zq2W8fJqHr
— Funk (@funk67) March 12, 2017
Protesters in Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne and dozens of other locations danced, sang and waved the EU flag – 12 stars on a blue background – during the rallies Sunday.
The protests are organized on social media by a group calling itself Pulse of Europe .
The group says it isn’t tied to any particular political party.
Thousands are braving cold wind and rain at #pulseofeurope demo in Berlin. Pro Europe, anti populists. pic.twitter.com/d7PmzYdkTy
— Wenzel Michalski (@WenzelMichalski) March 19, 2017
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