The demonstration, initiated by Marcel Baldauf from Saxony, aimed to attract one million participants but fell short, with police estimating around 2,000 attendees. Protesters, carrying German and peace flags, voiced their discontent with a series of demands, including the introduction of a Swiss-style democracy and the abolition of the CO₂ tax. Concurrently, leftist groups initiated a week of protests against financial investors, culminating in a major demonstration planned for Thursday.