Danish and German police arrested dozens of people who demonstrated in cities across their respective countries in honor of one of Hitler’s deputies. Neo- Nazis from Germany and Sweden had crossed into Denmark for the rallies in honor of the 11th anniversary of the death of Rudolf Hess. Denmark has one of Europe’s most liberal demonstration laws.
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