Mobilize anarchists: Resistance to Rheinmetall in Cologne!

Mobilize anarchists: Resistance to Rheinmetall in Cologne!
On July 13, 2025, a first public meeting of the "Anarchist Barrio" took place in the autonomous center in Cologne. There was great interest in this event, and numerous visitors flocked to Luxemburger Straße 93 to find out about the anarchist and autonomous participation in the upcoming Rheinmetall Camp, which will take place in Cologne from August 25th to 31st, 2025. The main focus was on the exchange of ideas and the planning of creative mobilization campaigns against militarism and war. Indymedia reports
With a clear call to mobilization, which emphasizes the urgency and necessity to sabotage the war economy, the meeting was also historically charged. Connections to the Edelweißpiraten and the fights against remilitarization in the 1950s were drawn. In Cologne, a city characterized by companies in the war industry such as Rheinmetall and Thyssen-Krupp, it was time to raise the voice against colonialism and arms lobby. Various topics were also discussed in detail during the meeting: from the structural background of the anarchist Barrio to international networking to international participations. Anarchist Barrio
insights into the anti -militaristic movement
The anti -capitalist and anti -militarist movement has a long -term history of resistance in Cologne and the Ruhr area. The Keupstrasse in Cologne-Mülheim in particular became the scene of another fight against inhuman ideologies in 2004. It is remarkable how resistance to war economy and the militaristic system is consolidated in this region. Historically, the development of anarchist anti -militarism in Germany is extremely complex. Already in the German Empire, some protagonists such as Karl Liebknecht, who published the brochure "Militarism and Antimilitarianism" in 1907, began to argue against the militarization of society. Liebknecht called for an anti -militaristic agitation under the conscripts that could not prevail in social democracy.
Current developments and goals
The call for mobilization in Cologne is aimed at anarchists and anti -authoritarians to struggle together against social problems mentioned above. The aim of the event is to create connections within the movement and to enable a space for the discussion of actions against the war economy. This initiative is not only a reaction to current challenges, but also a reference to historical resistance stories that in today's world. Indymedia to everyone interested: More information about the "Anarchist Barrio" and the upcoming camp can be found on the project's website. This is an opportunity to actively participate in resistance to militarism and the associated exploitation. Be part of this important event and join the protests!
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