Anti-austerity protests hit Germany, home of the ECB.<br/> <br />Thousands of demonstrators from the anti-capitalist Blockupy movement cut off access to the Central Bank in Frankfurt, protesting against policymakers' handling of Europe's debt crisis.<br/> <br />Holding signs reading "humanity before profit", protesters blocked roads - including those leading to Deutsche Bank's headquarters.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (German) DEMONSTRATOR, KAI, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I am protesting against the austerity politics of the so-called "Troika" and the leadership of Angela Merkel. I have a dead man up here to symbolise that austerity kills, especially in the health care system in Greece. We are also expecting consequences in Spain."<br/> <br />While the German economy has been relatively resilient, governments - particularly in southern Europe, have cut spending and raised taxes, contributing to widespread recession.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (German) SPOKESMAN FOR BLOCKUPY, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We think it is legitimate to hold such ev
