Around 400 people, according to the police count, have gathered this Saturday in Leipzig, in southeastern Germany, to show their rejection of the startup of a factory of the American arms company Covenant in the northern area of the city.
The march, mostly made up of young people, has walked through the urban center carrying banners and emblems of leftist groups, in addition to the Palestinian flag.
The plant is expected to become the main global production center for the long-range cruise missiles Anthem starting in 2027. The facilities began operating in October and the industrial plan includes the manufacture of about 1,000 missiles in 2027 and 5,000 units in 2028.