On April 5, 2025, hundreds of protesters gathered in major European cities, including Frankfurt, Berlin, London, Lisbon, and Paris, to demonstrate against U.S. President Donald Trump and his adviser, Elon Musk. citeturn0news16 These protests were part of the broader “Hands Off!” movement, which opposes the Trump administration’s policies and Musk’s involvement in governmental reforms.
In Frankfurt, the demonstration was organized by Democrats Abroad, a group representing American citizens living overseas and affiliated with the U.S. Democratic Party. Protesters convened at the city’s Opernplatz, holding placards that read “Restore Democracy” and “Hands off our personal data.”
In Berlin, several hundred individuals protested in front of a Tesla showroom, criticizing Musk’s role as an adviser to President Trump and accusing him of undermining democratic structures. The protest was organized by groups such as Campact, Fridays for Future, and the alliance “Tesla den Hahn abdrehen.”
These European protests coincided with widespread demonstrations across the United States. Thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities as part of approximately 1,200 demonstrations opposing the Trump administration’s rapid governmental overhauls and expansion of presidential authority.
The “Hands Off!” protests reflect growing international concern over the Trump administration’s policies and Musk’s influential role within it. Demonstrators are calling for the restoration of democratic processes and the protection of personal data, highlighting the global ramifications of U.S. political decisions.