Summit Security

The leaders of the Group of Eight highly industrialized countries were surrounded by 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) of security fencing to keep their gathering from June 6-8 in the sea-side resort town of Heiligendamm from being disrupted. Thousands of demonstrators nevertheless protested in northern Germany.

DW-WORLD.DE takes a closer look at the groups that took to the streets and police efforts to prevent violence.