Greta Thunberg Joins Climate Protest at Brandenburg Gate Against Rheinmetall
Around 40 activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, glued themselves to the ground at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate on July 13 to protest the defense contractor Rheinmetall and German weapons in conflict zones.
Around 40 activists glued themselves on July 13 to the ground at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to protest against the defense contractor Rheinmetall, with Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg among the participants. According to the group, the protest was directed against a Rheinmetall plant in Berlin's Wedding district, the war in Gaza, and the use of German weapons in war zones.
The reason behind a street blockade in Wedding: an arms factory in the middle of a historic working-class district of Berlin. Behind the barriers on Scheringstraße lies a plant that has become Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH and will manufacture artillery ammunition, more precisely the factory is set to produce the casings for 155-millimeter artillery shells.
Police Response and Ongoing Activism
Police deployed approximately 70 officers to the site. The group has been protesting in Berlin for several days, and the Berlin Alliance Against Arms Production has set up a protest camp in Volkspark Humboldthain a few hundred meters away.
What this means for foreigners: This protest highlights ongoing civic activism around German defense spending and arms manufacturing. If you live in Berlin's Wedding district, be aware of potential street closures and protest activity. These demonstrations reflect broader German public debate about military spending and weapons exports—topics worth understanding if you engage in political discussions or social media. The protest also underscores Germany's role in international conflicts, a politically sensitive topic for many residents.
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