Over a thousand individuals gathered for a pro-democracy demonstration.

Voting Processes - Over a thousand individuals gathered for a pro-democracy demonstration.

The day before the European election, approximately 1300 individuals assembled in Hannover to advocate for democracy, the police confirmed. This group, who marched through the city center in the afternoon, aimed to encourage numerous citizens to vote on Sunday, as the organizers had earlier stated. Their focus was notably on the first-time voters aged 16 and over, who could finally exercise their right to vote in a European election.

This event was unique in Germany, as individuals aged 16 and above could now participate in a European vote. Previously, this privilege was reserved for those 18 and above. People at the rally shouted phrases including "Together against fascism" while waving European flags.

Read also:

1. The rally in Hannover on Saturday preceded the Lower Saxony's participation in the European election on Sunday.
2. Despite the large number of attendees, the pro-democracy demonstration in Hanover was peaceful, thanks to the presence of local police officials.
3. The European election day also saw Lower Saxony's neighboring city, Bremen, hosting its own polling stations for the European election.
4. The European election in Germany was significant, as it was the first time residents aged 16 and over could cast their votes, marking a crucial step in the evolution of European democracy.
5. As the results of the European election rolled in on Monday, political parties across Europe assessed their performances and began planning for the next round of elections at the regional and national levels.

• Tough return to normality in snow and ice
• Steinmeier joined a moment of silence - a legal battle over an AfD protest.
• German national soccer team on their way to participate in the European Championship qualifying matches.
• The flooding has lessened, but the aftermath of mud remains.