The recent G20 Summit cost Germany €400 million. Of course, the meeting of 20 world leaders at once is a serious event, and the host country approached this issue with all responsibility. Even known for their thrifty approach Germans spared no expense to make sure that the Summit is at a very high level. €30 million were spent on security measures. The rest of the funds went to the organization of the festive dinner and payment to the presenter.
This time the main threat to the summit participants was not terrorists, but anti-globalists. Protesters made a serious mess in Hamburg, leaving behind ruined streets, broken windows and litter. Demonstrators even barricaded the exit from the hotel, where Melania Trump was staying. As a result, the first lady of the United States missed the planned boat tour and lunch with the spouses of other leaders. Due to the threat of mass protests, additional forces were brought to Hamburg. It is reported that more than 20 thousand policemen, including those from other countries, maintained order in Hamburg.
