Writers condemn withdrawal of Nelly Sachs award conferred on Kamila Shamsie
The German city of Dortmund withdrew the award it had conferred on Kamila Shamsie, citing her support to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement
Around the World in 8 Minutes: Episode 48
In this episode, we look at the anti-fascist demonstration in Germany, an imminent industrial action by National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) for workers’ rights and the Social Unity’s call for a national protest on September 5.
Massive anti-fascist demonstration rocks Dresden ahead of German regional polls
The organizers of the rally claimed that it was the largest demonstration in the city since the reunification of Germany in 1990.
German climate activists attempt to occupy coal mine
Activists attempted to occupy an an open pit coal mine in Garzweiler in the German State of North-Rhine Westphalia as part of a protest called by Ende Gelände to end Europe’s dependency on fossil fuels.
Around the World in 8 Minutes: Episode 25
In this episode, we report on the Italian port workers’ strike against Saudi arms shipment, Germany’s denunciation of BDS movement, and the JKCSS’ torture report on Kashmir.
“Germany’s denunciation of BDS movement as anti-Semitic is McCarthyite and unconstitutional”
The BDS movement said the resolution of the German parliament declaring it anti-Semitic was contradictory to international law and German democracy
Amazon employees strike in Germany for better wages and working conditions
Workers went on strike at Amazon warehouses in the cities of Rheinberg, Werne, Bad Hersfeld and Koblenz. They were mobilized by the union, Verdi, which has been in the forefront of organizing workers against Amazon and other retail giants
Protests organized across Europe, demanding action to prevent climate change
As part of the protest, civil disobedience actions were organized in Germany and the United Kingdom.
Taxi drivers across the world protest against Uber’s unfair practices
Uber and multinational cab aggregators have been accused of engaging in unfair practices for profit making.
Demanding affordable housing, thousands march in Berlin against soaring rents
Rents in Germany have risen dramatically in the past five years, with Berlin witnessing an increase of a staggering 51%
German trade unions hold warning strike against delay in wage negotiations
Public service employees and teachers in various German cities went on a massive warning strike on February 12 and 13. The unions are demanding a 6% rise in salaries. Two rounds of discussions on this demand have ended in failure
German farmers mobilize against agri-business, seek sustainable solutions
On January 26, hundreds of farmers and activists marched in Passau, Bavaria, demanding radical transformation in the agricultural sector, including environment-friendly agricultural policies
