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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
  • 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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Protest by “Rheinmetall disarm” in Cologne: Sand in the tank gear
OpinionViolence at demonstration against rearmament in Cologne: Anti-war parade ends in police cordon
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Violence at demonstration against rearmament in Cologne: Anti-war parade ...
The “Disarm Rheinmetall” alliance protests against conscription in Cologne in front of the German Armed Forces Career Center.
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The “Disarm Rheinmetall” alliance protests against conscription in Cologne ...
Key FactsActivists Block Bundeswehr Career Center in Cologne
Aug 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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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Police break up anti-war demonstration in Cologne
Armaments company rearmament: Rheinmetall plans to build ammunition factory in Bulgaria
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Armaments company rearmament: Rheinmetall plans to build ammunition ...
“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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“Disarm Rheinmetall” protest camp: Protest against armament and military ...
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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Demonstration against Rheinmetall: Large-scale operation in Meerbusch
Rheinmetall CEO Papperger: Approved demonstration in front of private home and new protests in Unterlüß
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Rheinmetall CEO Papperger: Approved demonstration in front of private home ...
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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Protests in Cologne: Anti-war alliance blocks Bundeswehr building in ...
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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Higher Administrative Court decision: protest camp can go ahead
North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Administrative Court: Court overturns ban on protest camp against Rheinmetall
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North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Administrative Court: Court overturns ban on ...
Demo against Rheinmetall boss: Left-wing member of the Bundestag wants to take part
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Demo against Rheinmetall boss: Left-wing member of the Bundestag wants to ...
“Disarm Rheinmetall” protest camp in Cologne: “We want to be a disruptive signal”
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“Disarm Rheinmetall” protest camp in Cologne: “We want to be a disruptive ...