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OpinionPolice ban anti-war camp: Police ban anti-war camp: The Cologne police ban the protest camp of the “Disarm Rheinmetall” initiative. The initiative now hopes to ...
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“Disarm Rheinmetall”: Anti-war march in Cologne degenerates into violence – injuries and arrests
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Key FactsAnti-War Protest in Cologne Turns Violent
Sep 1, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- Approximately 3,000 participants gathered for an anti-war demonstration in Cologne, which started peacefully.
- Masked individuals ignited pyrotechnics and attacked police using hazardous materials.
- Twelve officers sustained injuries, with four unable to continue duty; police responded with pepper spray and batons.
- Authorities detained those involved in the attacks and recorded identities late into the night while providing mobile aid.
The police have surrounded people. There are 40 to 60 injured who are not being allowed to go to the hospital.— A spokesperson for the demonstrators regarding the clashes during the anti-war demonstration in Cologne.
Demonstration in Cologne: Violence at "Disarm Rheinmetall" demonstration becomes a topic in the state parliament
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Protest by “Rheinmetall disarm” in Cologne: Sand in the tank gear: The "Disarm Rheinmetall" alliance wanted to launch a new anti-war movement with its protest ...
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OpinionViolence at demonstration against rearmament in Cologne: Anti-war parade ends in police cordon
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The “Disarm Rheinmetall” alliance protests against conscription in Cologne in front of the German Armed Forces Career Center.
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Key FactsActivists Block Bundeswehr Career Center in Cologne
Aug 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- The group ‚Rheinmetall entwaffnen‘ staged a sit-in blocking access to a Bundeswehr career center in Cologne.
- This protest is part of several days of anti-conscription actions concluding with a large downtown Cologne rally.
- The federal government is set to discuss reforms for a voluntary military service in an upcoming cabinet meeting.
- The Bundeswehr highlighted the protection of democracy and upheld freedom of expression and assembly during the protests.
Police break up anti-war demonstration in Cologne: Violent clashes broke out between police and demonstrators at an anti-war demonstration in Cologne.
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Armaments company rearmament: Rheinmetall plans to build ammunition factory in Bulgaria
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“Disarm Rheinmetall” protest camp: Protest against armament and military service: The anti-militarist scene has gathered in Cologne. However, a visit to the ...
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Demonstration against Rheinmetall: Large-scale operation in Meerbusch: An anti-war alliance plans to demonstrate against the Rheinmetall company in Meerbusch on ...
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Rheinmetall CEO Papperger: Approved demonstration in front of private home and new protests in Unterlüß
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Protests in Cologne: Anti-war alliance blocks Bundeswehr building in Cologne: An anti-war coalition called "Rheinmetall Disarmament" is blocking access to a ...
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Anti-war camp wants to “disarm Rheinmetall”: Solidarity with Ukraine? It's possible without supplying weapons, say participants at a camp in Cologne ...
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OpinionHigher Administrative Court decision: protest camp can go ahead: The ban on the Cologne protest camp organized by the “Rheinmetall disarm” alliance was unlawful ...
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North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Administrative Court: Court overturns ban on protest camp against Rheinmetall
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Demo against Rheinmetall boss: Left-wing member of the Bundestag wants to take part
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“Disarm Rheinmetall” protest camp in Cologne: “We want to be a disruptive signal”
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