Political Congress Gatherings

Black-and-white photographs of political congresses in Europe, capturing crowds and speakers discussing social and labor issues in the 20th century.

The activities of the left, the peace movement and the trade unions against the passing of the emergency laws in the years 1965 to 1971 in the Ruhr area and other parts of the Federal Republic, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Democratization congress in the RAI, overview forum members. October 21, 1972

The 3rd federal congress of the DKP-owned children's organisation Junge Pioniere deliberated on 09.02.1980 in Cologne, Germany, Europe

The activities of the left, the peace movement and the trade unions against the passing of the emergency laws in the years 1965 to 1971 in the Ruhr area and other parts of the Federal Republic, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Working young people from NVV and NKV meet with leaders of political parties. Overview of the room. April 24, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The student congress Democratic Education of the DKP-oriented Socialist German Workers' Youth (SDAJ) on 01.03.1975 in Bremen, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Two-day anti NATO congress in RAI Amsterdam. Overview. November 21, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The activities of the left, the peace movement and the trade unions against the passing of the emergency laws in the years 1965 to 1971 in the Ruhr area and other parts of the Federal Republic, Germany, Europe

The Congress of the League of Anti-Fascists (VVN) on 25.05.1979 in the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Conference on racism in world council of churches in Noordwijkerhout, overview. 17 June 1980. Noordwijkerhout, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Working young people together in Amsterdam RAI. October 23, 1976

Anefo photo collection. Protest manifestation against imminent degradation of sickness benefit in Krasnapolsky by Amsterdam employment committee. January 21, 1982. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

In 1967, the SPD politician Johannes Rau (later Federal President) met with the student leader Rudi Dutschke (who later died as a result of an assassination attempt) for a political debate in the current forum of the University of Berlin. In the podium in front Rudi Dutschke (1st from left) N. N. (2) (v) (l) () Johannes Rau (3rd), Germany, Europe

The Party Congress of the SPD from 1-5-6. 1966 in the Dortmund Westfalenhalle, Germany, Europe

Christians from the Federal Republic of Germany met for a conference on Christians for Disarmament in Dortmund, Germany on 17.11.1979

Anefo photo collection. St. Eloy Catholic Association of Metalworkers gathered in Utrecht I.V.M. New CAO overview. December 7, 1968. Utrecht

With a solidarity event and demonstration at the University of Cologne on 25.1.1974, students, leftists and refugees from Chile defended themselves against the military coup of Sept.1973 in Chile against the elected president Salvador Allende, Germany, Europe

The SPD rally for the ratification of the East German treaties on 23 April 1972 in the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund. f. l. to r Werner Figgen, Guether Grass, Herbert Wehner, Heinz Kuehn, Germany, Europe

The 1968 International Vietnam Congress and the subsequent demonstration by students from the Technical University of Berlin and 44 other countries was one of the most important events of the 1960s and was influential in the student movement in Germany

One of his early reports on the working world by author Guenter Wallraff was Ketten aus Kalthof, presented here at an event in Iserlohn-Kalthof in 1968. Guenter Wallraff 2nd from right, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Demonstrative meeting against Franco regime in Krasnapolsky. February 7, 1969

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration and manifestation ABOP for "more employment in a better education"; manifestation. April 22, 1978

Anefo photo collection. Manifestation "A million signatures for Russian Jews" in Concertgebouw in The Hague. Overview. December 15, 1981. The Hague, South Holland

The 1st party congress of the communist party DKP, which was readmitted in the Federal Republic with the support of the SED, took place on 12-13 April 1969 in the Grugahalle in Essen, Germany, Europe

Trade union activities in the years 1965 to 1971 on the subject of co-determination and Montanmitbestimmung in the Ruhr area, Germany, Europe

Rally of IG Metall and the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) on the occasion of the social elections in Bochum, Germany, on 24 April 1974, Europe

The 7th Federal Congress of the left Socialist German Workers' Youth (SDAJ) in 1982.Egon Krenz, Germany, Europe

The wishes of the professors and students on the occasion of Heinrich Heine's 175th birthday on 6 June 1972 in Duesseldorf were also addressed to the university that was to bear his name, Germany, Europe

The SPD rally for the ratification of the Ostvertrags on 23. 4. 1972 in the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. General Assembly VPRO at Expohal Hilversum. Overview. June 22, 1968. Hilversum

The 1968 International Vietnam Congress and the subsequent demonstration by students from the Technical University of Berlin and 44 other countries was one of the most important events of the 1960s and was influential in the student movement in Germany

Rally of IG Metall and the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) on the occasion of the social elections in Bochum, Germany, on 24 April 1974, Europe

The Federal Youth Conference of the Public Service Transport and Traffic Union (OeTV) on 4. 3. 1972 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Europe

One of his early reports on the working world by author Guenter Wallraff was Ketten aus Kalthof, presented here at an event in Iserlohn-Kalthof in 1968. Guenter Wallraff 2nd from right, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. The municipality of Amsterdam intends to close the Abattoir van Amsterdam. The bone of vigilance keeps a public meeting in the abattoir of Amsterdam. April 14, 1977. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Meeting in Utrecht Industriebond NVV of all Enka companies; Jan-de Jong speaker, co-secretary. September 9, 1975. Utrecht

A congress of the German Peace Union (DFU) in Bonn in 1968 turned against the emergency laws and neo-fascism, Germany, Europe

The SPD party conference of 1-5-6. 1966 in the Dortmund Westfalenhalle. Herbert Wehner, Willy Brandt, Fritz Erler from l. to r, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. About 2,000 coal traders protest against a tangent social position, through the natural gas in the Den Haag convention center. Meeting. December 10, 1969

Anefo photo collection. Den Uyl speaks at the regional meeting of the PvdA Amsterdam in Krasnapolsky. An overview of the meeting room, in the Asva demonstrators backgrounds. January 15, 1974. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The protest of the police, here in 1969 at a rally in the hall and subsequent demonstration in Bochum, aimed at better pay, Germany, Europe

The Federal Congress '72 of the Young Socialists in the SPD on 26. 2. 1972 in Oberhausen, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Van Thijn receives book "Drugs Mokum" Moses Aäronch Amsterdam. March 10, 1986. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. BBK meeting in Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam for BKR users. February 23, 1980. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Conference in Capelle on the IJssel (to signing) alliance Convention between South Moluccans, Eastern Timores and Papuages from West Irian. April 24, 1981. Capelle aan den IJssel, Indonesia, Indonesia, Moluccas, New Guinea, East Timor

Anefo photo collection. Action conference Komitee Cruise missiles No in Utrecht; MW Strikwerda, Jan ter Laar, Mient Jan Faber and Maarten van Traa. February 4, 1984. Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. VVD congress in Utrecht; v.l.n.r. Van Riel, from Someren and Wiegel. March 23, 1974. Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Press conference on prepared "guideline about the position of press in police action". October 14, 1980

Anefo photo collection. Demonstrative meeting for Hungary in Riviera Hal Rotterdam. From left to right, Prof. Oud, Gerbrandy and Mayor of Walsum from Rotterdam to the chairman, under the banner "free democratic elections". November 5, 1956. Hungary, Rotterdam

Anefo photo collection. Action meeting of 1200 dredges in Sliedrecht. Overview of the meeting. December 28, 1981. Sliedrecht, South Holland

08/31/1936. Appearance of the auditorium of the Student residence, during the Youth Alliance (JSU) conference.

Anefo photo collection. Meeting of workers and students in Marcanti, Amsterdam, about judgment I.v.m. Maagdenhuis ton Regtien speaks. 11 June 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Chu meeting in Utrecht; Overview board table during assembly. February 8, 1975. Utrecht

In 1967, the SPD politician Johannes Rau (later Federal President) met with the student leader Rudi Dutschke (who later died as a result of an assassination attempt) for a political debate in the current forum of the University of Berlin. In the podium in front Rudi Dutschke (1st from left) N. N. (2) (v) (l) () Johannes Rau (3rd), Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. KVP Manifestation The Hague; Overview board table. March 16, 1974. The Hague, South Holland

At a rally in Bonn on 11 March 1972, the Federation of Expellees (BdV) opposed the SPD/FDP government's treaties with the East

In 1967, the SPD politician Johannes Rau (later Federal President) met with the student leader Rudi Dutschke (who later died as a result of an assassination attempt) for a political debate in the current forum of the University of Berlin. In the podium in front Rudi Dutschke (1st from left) N. N. (2) (v) (l) () Johannes Rau (3rd), Germany, Europe

Rally Freedom for Spain on 24. 06. 1972 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Execution sales possessions from owners Jacku BV (kidnappers Fred Heineken); Auction master on the Auto Gadu BV. January 20, 1984

(l. to r.) Hans Schwenke, Civil Rights Committee 15 January, Wolfram Kempe, Klaus Wolfram, editor of the magazine of the New Forum die andere, Germany...

Anefo photo collection. Congress Chu in Utrecht, overview of the board table. December 16, 1967. Utrecht

The Federal Congress of the Unemployed 1982 and the demonstration they organised under the slogan Unemployed, not defenceless!, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. European movement held Hearing in Kras in the forum O.A. J. Baas, Mr. Berkhouwer, Drs. Boersma. May 9, 1968

Anefo photo collection. CPN Congress in Amsterdam; Party chairman Hoekstra speaks and v.l.n.r. Schroeder, Wolf, Meis and Bakker. January 20, 1978. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

On 10 October 1971, the West German Women's Peace Movement (WFFB) celebrated its 20th anniversary in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

The Central Conference of the Metalworkers' Union (IGM) on 5. 9. 1968 in Munich on Security and Progress, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Prince Claus opens the European Monument Year in the Amsterdam Congress Center; Prince Claus and Lord Edward Duncan Sandys. October 21, 1975. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The central farmers' rally Farmers demand their rights on 23.4.1974 in the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund.Constantin Fhr. Heeremann at the lectern, Germany, Europe

Concerned about their jobs, the employees of the Nixdorf company addressed the public at a meeting of the IG Metall trade union in 1990

Concerned about their jobs, the employees of the Nixdorf company addressed the public at a meeting of the IG Metall trade union in 1990

Anefo photo collection. Tomas Borge, Nicaragua Buiza Minister likes to read on Invitation University of Amsterdam. Minister Borge (R) greets the room. October 4, 1983. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The Youth Against War Service Congress, here on 16. 5. 1970 in the Gruga in Essen, Germany, Europe

On 10 October 1971, the West German Women's Peace Movement (WFFB) celebrated its 20th anniversary in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

The 1970 Trade Union Congress of the Mining, Energy and General Workers' Union (IGBE) in Duisburg, Germany, on 10 April 1970, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Demonstrative meeting in Krasnapolsky against Nato expenditure increase. November 28, 1968

The 8th Youth Conference of the Metalworkers' Industrial Union (IGM) on the Society of Tomorrow on 9 May 1968 in Cologne. Georg Benz at the lectern, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Action meeting of 1200 dredges in Sliedrecht. Overview of the meeting. December 28, 1981. Sliedrecht, South Holland

The 7th Federal Congress of the left Socialist German Workers' Youth (SDAJ) in 1982, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Meeting of workers and students in Marcanti, Amsterdam, about judgment I.v.m. Maagdenhuis ton Regtien speaks. 11 June 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The SPD rally for the ratification of the East German treaties on 23 April 1972 in the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund. f. l. t. r. Walter Arendt, Werner Figgen, Guenther Grass, Herbert Wehner, Heinz Kuehn, N. N, Germany, Europe

The 10th Ordinary Youth Conference of IG Metall on 9 May 1974 in Oberhausen, Germany, Europe

The V. Federal Congress of the DKP-affiliated youth organisation Socialist German Workers' Youth (SDAJ) on 4-5 December 1976 in Frankfurt/M, Germany, Europe

DEU, Germany: The historical colour photos from the times of the 70s show events and people from politics, culture, trade unions, working life, medicine, etc. Ruhr area: Vietnam protest 70s. Peace movement

The FIDEF, an organisation of Turkish workers in Germany, at a congress in Duesseldorf, Germany, 27 February 1977, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Demonstrative meeting of the CNV against the "July 1 package" of the government in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. Consultation between Wieringa, v.d. Meulen and Minister Albeda. June 18, 1979. Utrecht (Prov), Utrecht (city)

The influence of the computer on society, the world of work and the future was the theme of this international conference organised by IG Metall in Oberhausen, Germany on 5-8 March 1968

The 10th Ordinary Youth Conference of IG Metall on 9 May 1974 in Oberhausen, Germany, Europe

The protest of the police, here in 1969 at a rally in the hall and subsequent demonstration in Bochum, aimed at better pay, Germany, Europe

Negative highlights in the Ruhr area in the years 1965 to 1971. Positive: Assembly of the West German Women's Peace Movement, Germany, Europe

With an international ceremony, the Association of the Persecuted of the Nazi Regime (VVN) commemorated 8 May 1945 as the day of liberation from the Nazi regime, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Congress Arp in Hoogeveen; Moments during congress. December 13, 1975. Hoogeveen

The 2nd Party Congress of the German Communist Party (DKP) was held in Duesseldorf from 25. 11. 1971 to 28. 1971, Germany, Europe

Kassel. Frefeld Forum for Disarmament. on 22. 10. 1988

The Greens met for their national congress in 1982, which was supposed to be a party congress, in the Hagen civic hall, Germany, Europe

Cologne. 6th World Congress of the IPPNW (Physicians against Nuclear War) on 29. 5. 1986

Anefo photo collection. Symposium "The political animal" Krasnapolsky Amsterdam R. de Boois (PvdA), H. Eversdijk (CDA), P. Blauw (VVD) D. Tommel (D66). April 28, 1986. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Congress "World Union for Progressive Judaism" in RAI, Amsterdam; V.l.n.r. Rabbi Cassell (Rhodesie), Victor Brasch (South Africa), Mrs Kokotek (Great Britain), Mr Mandie (Australia) Rabijn Emmanuel (New Zealand). V.l.n.r. Rabbi Cassell (Rhodesie), Victor Brasch (South Africa), Mrs Kokotek (Great Britain), Mr Mandie (Australia) Rabijn Emmanuel (New Zealand). July 3, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Conferences of the newly founded communist party (DKP) in the years 1968 to 1970, Germany, Europe

The first party congress of the communist party DKP, which was readmitted to the Federal Republic with the support of the SED, took place on 12-13 April 1969 in the Grugahalle in Essen. Karl-Heinz Noetzel, Kurt Bachmann, Manfred Kapluck, Herbert Mies, Hermann Gautier from r. to l. Germany

Concerned about their jobs, the employees of the Nixdorf company addressed the public at a meeting of the IG Metall trade union in 1990

Defence policy congress of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) on 27.4.1979 in Muenster.Guenter Verheugen, Germany, Europe

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