Protests and Demonstrations in Germany

Images from various protests in Germany during the 1970s, showcasing youth and workers advocating for solidarity, education reforms, and better working conditions.

A workers' meeting in the wash-house of the Monopol colliery on 18 November 1973 in Kamen was replaced by a demonstration against the closure of the colliery

5000 pupils, students and young people, called by various youth associations, demonstrated together for solidarity with Chile and against the military junta on 23 September 1973 in Cologne, Germany, Europe

Students in the Ruhr area in the years 1965 to 1971 demonstrated in the Ruhr cities of Dortmund, Essen and Bochum for better conditions in education, Germany, Europe

A workers' meeting in the wash-house of the Monopol colliery on 18 November 1973 in Kamen was replaced by a demonstration against the closure of the colliery

The dismissal of workers at the Mannesmann factory after a spontaneous strike not led by the union provoked protests by Mannesmann workers in Duisburg and other locations on 7 November 1973 and solidarity from workers at other factories, students, youth and sympathisers

Demonstration of 30, 000 of the DGB youth against unemployment and better vocational training on 19.4.1975 in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

Organisations of French Jews and German Nazi victims demonstrated for a condemnation of Gestapo and SS man Kurt Lischka, who was responsible for the deportation of 76, 000 Jews in France during the war, in Cologne, Germany, 31 January 1980, Europe

50, 000 students from all over Germany demonstrated in Bonn on 24 January 1974 against inflation and for an increase in education subsidies (Bafoeg), Germany, Europe

Demonstration of 30, 000 of the DGB youth against unemployment and better vocational training on 19.4.1975 in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

Called by the DGB youth, about 2000 mostly young people demonstrated on 25.10.1975 for co-determination and against unemployment in Giessen, Germany, Europe

Approx. 100, 000 students from all parts of the Federal Republic demonstrated in 1982 for the retention of the Bafoegsaetze for students, Germany, Europe

In the context of a colloquium on the occupational bans, participants and sympathisers demonstrated in Duesseldorf on 10 May 1974 against the consequences of the Radical Decree, Germany, Europe

Several thousand pupils and teachers from schools in North Rhine-Westphalia demonstrated for more freedom of expression and free political activity of the school councils on 18 December 1976 in Essen, Germany, Europe

20, 000 demonstrators called by the peace movement, the SPD and other democratic organisations and trade unions formed in 1982 against nuclear missiles and a weapons fair IDEE (International Defense Electronic Exposition), Germany, Europe

With sometimes original slogans, members and supporters of IG Textil und Bekleidung demonstrated for their interests in Moenchen-Gladbach on 15 June 1971

May Day demonstrations of the German Trade Union Federation (DGB) in 1964-71 with different demands and personalities in different regions, Germany, Europe

Warning strike at Thyssen by IG Metall to preserve co-determination on 30.07.1980 in Oberhausen, Germany, Europe

Called by the DGB youth, about 2000 mostly young people demonstrated on 25.10.1975 for co-determination and against unemployment in Giessen, Germany, Europe

Employees of the Duesseldorf -Reisholz steel and tube works demonstrated on 6 November 1973 in Langenfeld-Immigrath against the loss of jobs, Germany, Europe

With a conference and demonstration, the German Communist Party (DKP) celebrated the 100th birthday of Karl Liebknecht in Solingen on 21.8.1971, Germany, Europe

With warning strikes, demonstrations and rallies, as here on 2.4.1981 at the Opel plants in Bochum, the industrial union Metall reacted to the employers' offers in the wage dispute and demanded a wage increase of 8%, Germany, Europe

Several thousand students of the University of Dortmund demonstrated against the austerity policies of the North Rhine-Westphalia government on 12.11.1980 in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

In the years 1965 to 1971, apprentices, teachers and the various trade unions campaigned for better vocational training and more co-determination through protests and demonstrations in the Ruhr area and other cities

The Education and Science Union (GEW) demonstrated for an improvement of education in Cologne, Germany, on 6 February 1974, Europe

The activities of the peace movement in the Ruhr area in the years 1965 to 1971. Easter March Ruhr 1966, Germany, Europe

Several hundred citizens from Nuremberg, Germany, protested against a US troop training area in the Reichswald forest in Bonn on 14 March 1973, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration against Bestek81 on Dam Square. November 4, 1978

Concern for their jobs brought the Demag-Mannesmann workforce to the streets in protest on 13 July 1975 in Duesseldorf. The particular feature of the protest was the imminent closure of the plant in Kalletal, Germany, Europe

The DGB central event on 1 May 1975 with the Federal Chancellor in Gelsenkirchen

The 35th anniversary congress to end fascist rule was accompanied by a demonstration and rally in Mannheim, Germany on 10 May 1980

Students in the Ruhr area in the years 1965 to 1971 demonstrated in the Ruhr cities of Dortmund, Essen and Bochum for better conditions in education, Germany, Europe

Against the Radical Decree and for the lifting of the ban on the KPD, those affected, students and pupils demonstrated in Bochum on 3 February 1972, Germany, Europe

Employees of the Duesseldorf -Reisholz steel and tube works demonstrated on 6 November 1973 in Langenfeld-Immigrath against the loss of jobs, Germany, Europe

Several hundred citizens from Nuremberg, Germany, protested against a US troop training area in the Reichswald forest in Bonn on 14 March 1973, Europe

Concern for their jobs brought more than 5, 000 steelworkers and their families out on the streets in January 1982 to protest, Germany, Europe

Supporters and friends of the SPD/FDP government coalition demonstrated in Bonn on 26 April 1972 with a torchlight march and rally in favour of the government and the ratification of the Eastern treaties, Germany, Europe

Against teacher unemployment, more than 5000 paedagogues, called by their union GEW, demonstrated on 27.1.1977 in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

The 2nd meeting of Chancellor Willy Brandt with GDR MP Willi Stoph on 21 May 1971 in Kassel was accompanied by a large number of statements for and against the Brandt government's policy of detente

More than 10, 000 students demonstrated in Duesseldorf on 7 November 1974 for more Bafoeg and against the consequences of inflation, Germany, Europe

Demonstration of the DGB Youth on Anti-War Day. On 01.09.1980 in Hamburg, Germany, Europe

An expellees' rally on 30 May 1970 in Bonn with the NPD, Aktion W and Franz Josef Strauss vehemently opposed the SPD/FDP coalition's policy of rapprochement and the realisation of the treaties with the East, Germany, Europe

Migrants and left-wing groups demonstrated against xenophobia in 1982, Germany, Europe

Called by the International Vietnam Solidarity Initiative, several thousand mostly students from various universities demonstrated against the visit of South Vietnamese President Thieu to Bonn, Germany, on 10 April 1973, Europe

More than 10, 000 opponents of nuclear power and nuclear weapons demonstrated for their aims on 25.10.1980 in Lingen, Germany, Europe

The dismissal of two nurses was protested by parts of the staff at Essen Hospital on 19 October 1973, Germany, Europe

The Socialist Students Congress of the SDAJ was accompanied by a demonstration for democratic education through the city centre of Bremen on 1.3.1975, Germany, Europe

The Congress Emergency of Democracy was a first significant manifestation of trade unions and other democratic forces against the emergency laws on 30. 10. 1966 at the Roemer in Frankfurt/M, Germany, Europe

The occasion was the SPD party conference in 1982 for the Young Socialists in the SPD to demonstrate with 50, 000 supporters against the Nato double decision, Germany, Europe

The 1962 Easter march, here the Easter march Ruhr 62 on 21. 4. 1962, was the 1st Easter march with a larger participation of the inhabitants of the Ruhr area, Germany, Europe

IG Metall warning strike at Hoesch AG Westfalenhuette to preserve co-determination on 29.07.1980 in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

The second meeting of Federal Chancellor Willy Brandt with GDR MP Willi Stoph on 21 May 1971 in Kassel was accompanied by a large number of statements for and against the Brandt government's policy of detente. Junge Union (CDU), Germany, Europe

Several hundred apprentices, pupils and students demonstrated together against the reduction of apprenticeships and youth unemployment on 15.03.1975 in Essen, Germany, Europe

The Easter March 1968, Germany, demonstrated for peace with the main demands to end the Vietnam War and against the emergency laws from Duisburg to Dortmund. DEU, here on 13. 4. 1968 in the Ruhr area, Ruhr Area: The Easter March 1968, Germany, Europe

A workers' meeting in the wash-house of the Monopol colliery on 18 November 1973 in Kamen was replaced by a demonstration against the closure of the colliery

A workers' meeting in the wash-house of the Monopol colliery on 18 November 1973 in Kamen was replaced by a demonstration against the closure of the colliery

Greeks and Germans demonstrated in Bonn on 10. 3. 1973 against the Greek military junta and for freedom in Greece, Germany, Europe

8000 Turks and their families demonstrated against the military dictatorship in their country on 31.01.1981 in Cologne, Germany, Europe

Tax officials also take to the streets for their demand for more pay, as here in Duesseldorf in 1969, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. At the Binnenhof was demonstrated by various residential costs incentives against growth prices,. December 16, 1980. Binnenhof, The Hague, South Holland

Concern for their jobs brought the Demag-Mannesmann workforce to the streets in protest on 13 July 1975 in Duesseldorf. The particular feature of the protest was the imminent closure of the plant in Kalletal, Germany, Europe

About 5000 people, mostly pupils and students, came to Essen on 5 February 1972 to demonstrate against the increase in fares. A large police contingent was deployed to protect the public transport system

25, 000 called by the peace movement demonstrated against new nuclear missiles, neutron bomb and the Nato double decision on 4.4.1981 in Bonn, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration of Vietnamese residing in the Netherlands against political situation in their country. Building vu; Conference about Cambodia and Vietnam .. February 22, 1980. Amsterdam, Vietnam

Spanish guest workers and German students demonstrated in Bonn in 1970 against the oppression of the Franco dictatorship, Germany, Europe

The Sudeten German Day, here in Nuremberg on 1. 6. 1971, was a mixture of demonstration, rally and camp life for the youth, Germany, Europe

The occasion was the SPD party conference in 1982 for the Young Socialists in the SPD to demonstrate with 50, 000 supporters against the Nato double decision, Germany, Europe

GDR, Berlin, 02. 10. 1990, celebration of reunification on the evening of 2 October at the Brandenburg Gate, anti-fascists

Anefo photo collection. DEM. 500 Members of Union of Assureration Intermediaries in Binnenhof at Announcement of State Secretary V & W / PTT CQ RPS / RCGD. 2 February 1982. Binnenhof, The Hague, South Holland

Demonstration of 30, 000 of the DGB youth against unemployment and better vocational training on 19.4.1975 in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

Germany, Berlin, 5 December 1992, Demonstration by WBA - Wir Bleiben Alle (wohnen), Whether German or not - we're all staying!

2000 workers, employees and relatives demonstrated in Wuppertal on 18.4.1972 with black flags of mourning and red flags of protest against the loss of their jobs at the Glanzstoff- Enka company, Germany, Europe

The DGB's call in 1982 against unemployment and social cuts was followed by about 50, 000 workers and employees from all individual trade unions to demonstrate and rally, Germany, Europe

The 4th party congress of the radical right-wing NPD on 13 February 1970 in Wertheim in Baden-Wuerttemberg was accompanied by massive protests by democratic associations and parties, Germany, Europe

Several thousand demonstrators came to Bonn, Germany, on 29. 4. 1972 for a demonstration in favour of the ratification of the Eastern Treaty by the Willy Brandt government, Europe

The Easter March 1968, Germany, demonstrated for peace with the main demands to end the Vietnam War and against the emergency laws from Duisburg to Dortmund. DEU, here on 13. 4. 1968 in the Ruhr area, Ruhr Area: The Easter March 1968, Germany, Europe

About 8, 000 young people, students and schoolchildren demonstrated against militarism, the Cold War, rearmament and recruitment, called by many youth organisations and parties, in Bonn, Germany on 8 November 1980

The activities of the peace movement in the Ruhr area in the years 1965 to 1971. Easter March Ruhr 1966, Germany, Europe

Everywhere in the Federal Republic there were demonstrations for the ratification of the treaties with Eastern Europe, as here on 4 March 1972 in Duesseldorf, Germany, Europe

The anti-war day celebrated by trade unions and other democratic organisations was the day of Hitler's entry on 1. 9. 1939, Today, as here in various German cities in 1965-6, participants also condemn other wars with many actions, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Amsterdam fire brigade demonstreet in connection with staff shortage. Demonstrative firefighters on Dam Square with banners, including: "Reimbursement of warm HAP" and "The staff of the Deputy Service for the fire brigade asks understanding and honorsation of these questions: job evaluation, service time reduction 56 hours, 26 free weekends, recording leave days and meal allowance ". November 9, 1979. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The Easter March 1968, Germany, demonstrated for peace with the main demands to end the Vietnam War and against the emergency laws from Duisburg to Dortmund. DEU, here on 13. 4. 1968 in the Ruhr area, Ruhr Area: The Easter March 1968, Germany, Europe

The Easter March 1968, Germany, demonstrated for peace with the main demands to end the Vietnam War and against the emergency laws from Duisburg to Dortmund. DEU, here on 13. 4. 1968 in the Ruhr area, Ruhr Area: The Easter March 1968, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Women's movement demonstrates for the embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in connection with the candidate of Kampbeul Hildegard laughs for the European elections. On the banners, O.A.: "Bloody Brygide is not allowed in the European Parliament" and "No Kampbeulen in the European Parliament". May 3, 1979. The Hague, South Holland

Students at Dortmund University demonstrated on 30.01.1975 against what they saw as a worsening of study conditions as a result of the Higher Education Framework Act (HRG), Germany, Europe

The dismissal of workers at the Mannesmann factory after a spontaneous strike not led by the union provoked protests by Mannesmann workers in Duisburg and other locations on 7 November 1973 and solidarity from workers at other factories, students, youth and sympathisers

Workers and employees of Hoesch AG Westfalenhuette demonstrated in the collective bargaining dispute on 6 November 1975 in Dortmund against the 5% wage increase offered by the employers and demanded 8%, Germany, Europe

Old and neo-Nazis with DVU, NPD, ANR, Viking Youth and others staged a march on Bonn on 30. 4. 1972 to prevent the ratification of the Eastern treaties of the Willy Brandt government, Germany, Europe

Greeks and Germans demonstrated in Bonn on 10. 3. 1973 against the Greek military junta and for freedom in Greece, Germany, Europe

Protests by the Society for Human Rights and the Association of Victims of Stalinism for the Freedom of Political Prisoners in the GDR in front of the Permanent Representation in Bonn, Germany on 8 May 1975

Rally of the VdK (Association of War-Affected Persons) on 2. 10. 1973 with approx. 25. 000 participants in Bonn, Germany, Europe

Accompanied by protests was the party conference of the extreme right Republicans in 1990, The photo shows:, Germany, Europe

Farmers' unions demonstrated for higher income prices in Bonn, Germany, 27. 2. 1970, Europe

The 1962 Easter march, here the Easter march Ruhr 62 on 21. 4. 1962, was the 1st Easter march with a larger participation of the inhabitants of the Ruhr area, Germany, Europe

The Easter March 1969, here in Essen on 5. 4. 1969, with the central demands for peace in Vietnam and the removal of the military junta in Greece, Germany, Europe

The Textile and Garment Workers' Union (GTB) demonstrated in Bonn with about 10, 000 of its members against the misery in the textile industry, Germany, Europe

The occasion was the SPD party conference in 1982 for the Young Socialists in the SPD to demonstrate with 50, 000 supporters against the Nato double decision, Germany, Europe

Students of all school types and ages in the Ruhr area in the years 1965 to 1971 jointly oppose price increases in local transport in the Ruhr cities, Germany, Europe

An expellees' rally on 30 May 1970 in Bonn with the NPD, Aktion W and Franz Josef Strauss vehemently opposed the SPD/FDP coalition's policy of rapprochement and the realisation of the treaties with the East, Germany, Europe

25, 000 called by the peace movement demonstrated against new nuclear missiles, neutron bomb and the Nato double decision on 4.4.1981 in Bonn, Germany, Europe

Several thousand tenants demanded a rent freeze from the landlords, as here in Duesseldorf at a rally on 3 October 1969, Germany, Europe

The honouring of the dead by the Nazi regime on Good Friday 1945, here in Dortmund on 9 April 1971, was linked to a demonstration in Rombergpark with topical relevance, Germany, Europe

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