Although stability has temporarily been restored it has come at a heavy cost.
Hundreds have been killed in the worst day of violence Germany has seen in decades.
Despite the bloody violence, morale amongst the army has been extremely high.
The Speaker of the Bundestag has called an emergency session, and many SDP party members are threatening to withdraw from the ruling coalition. However, many members of the Bundestag are finding themselves unable to attend due to checkpoints throughout the city.
The Vice-Chancellor has appealed for calm:
"The German government wants to reassure all its people and the international community about the so called martial law. The legitimate government, rightfully elected, of Angela Merkel is still in control. Actually it is to make sure no unelected bodies seize the power. This temporary state is ony about safeguarding the rights of our citizens. People that have no involvement with the rioters have nothing to fear of their government. Order is freedom!"
The streets of Berlin have emptied, and many ordinary Germans are refusing to leave their homes.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has expressed concern at events.
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