Protests and Demonstrations in Germany

Photographs of various protests in Germany during the 1970s and 1980s, highlighting large crowds and banners advocating for political and social rights.

Those affected by the Radical Decree and the occupational bans demonstrated on 10 June 1972 in Bielefeld against the occupational bans, partly with their children and other leftists, Germany, Europe

Those affected by the Radical Decree and the occupational bans demonstrated on 10 June 1972 in Bielefeld against the occupational bans, partly with their children and other leftists, Germany, Europe

The occupational ban, the effect of the Radical Decree, prompted more than 20, 000 people from different organisations to demonstrate in Dortmund, Germany, on 14 April 1973, Europe

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

Following a call by the German Federation of Trade Unions (DGB), several thousand mostly young people demonstrated against youth unemployment and for better education in Frankfurt/M, Germany on 10 November 1979

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

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

Concerned about their jobs, more than a thousand teachers from North Rhine-Westphalia demonstrated in Duesseldorf, Germany, on 26 September 1975, Europe

During the IV Federal Congress of the DKP-affiliated SDAJ, delegates demonstrated in Hanover on 19 May 1974 for their demands for co-determination and education, Germany, 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

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

More than 20, 000 opponents of nuclear power demonstrated in Itzehoe against a nuclear power plant in Brokdorf on 19.02.1977, Germany, Europe

Following a call by the DGB, about 70, 000 demonstrated against unemployment and social cuts. November 1981, 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

More than 300, 000 people attended the largest peace demonstration in Germany up to that time in Bonn's Hofgarten in October 1981, Germany, Europe

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

At the same time, workers of Mannesmann AG in Duisburg demonstrated against the dismissal of 22 company employees, collected signatures with a hearing in front of the Labour Court on 14 January 1974, where these dismissals were at issue, Germany, Europe

The workers defended themselves against the threat of closure of their Stuebbe-Demag factory by occupying their Mannesmann plant, here on 4 March 1975, in Kalldorf, Germany, Europe

With a conference and demonstration, the German Communist Party (DKP) commemorated the 100th birthday of Karl Liebknecht in Solingen on 21 August 1971, 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

Nazi victims, youth associations, trade unions, young and old people and citizens' initiatives joined forces in a demonstration against a meeting of traditional SS associations 28.04.1979 in Arolsen, 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

Workers and employees of Chemische Werke Huels (CWH), here in Marl on 30 June 1971, went on a spontaneous strike demanding an 11% wage increase, 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

A demonstration with folklore elements in Duesseldorf on 25. 5. 1971 against the rule of a military junta and for democracy in their country by Greek guest workers and Germans, 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

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

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration in The Hague against Bedding in Academic Hospital of Groningen. Large group of protesters with banners at their buses in front of the building of the Royal Theater on the Korte Voorhout; On the banners O.A. "Living and let's life", "No Bedding Accademic Hospital Groningen" and "Stop deterioration health care!", "Well of bedside head heard That's political ... murder!" And "Komitee Peter Stutvoet - Beds now open !!". November 19, 1979. The Hague, South Holland

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

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

For the preservation of the Dortmund Music Theatre (opera house), Dortmund theatre people demonstrated on 7 February 1974 with members of other theatres and numerous spectators, 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. Demonstration Amsterdam rental campaign processes at too high Renting in the new construction. April 27, 1978

The party congress of the National Democratic Party of Germany (NPD) triggered protests against neo-Nazism, fascism and war on 08.12.1979 in Ketsch, Germany, Europe

A demonstration initiated by the German Federation of Trade Unions (DGB) on 27 October 1973 in Cologne, Germany, opposed the dismissal of youth representatives, Europe

During the IV Federal Congress of the DKP-affiliated SDAJ, delegates demonstrated in Hanover on 19 May 1974 for their demands for co-determination and education, Germany, Europe

The Peace March '73 of the peace movement on 15. 9. 1973 in Dortmund had, in addition to the demand for the end of all nuclear weapons, the solidarity with Chile, Germany, and the United States, Europe

Following a call by the DGB, about 70, 000 demonstrated against unemployment and social cuts. November 1981, 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

Following a call by the DGB, about 70, 000 demonstrated against unemployment and social cuts. November 1981, Germany, Europe

About 6000 workers and employees and their families of Siemens demonstrated for the preservation of their jobs on 26 September 1976 in Bruchsal, Germany, Europe

25, 000 farmers protest on Bonn's market square, 27.03.1981, Germany, Europe

For disarmament and against nuclear weapons in Germany. DEU, here on 25. 3. 1967 in the Ruhr area, Ruhr Area: Der Ostermarsch Ruhr 1967, Germany, DEU, Europe

Accompanied by protests for more co-determination by trade unionists of IG Metall, this employers' rally of the BDA (employers' association) on 26 March 1974 in Cologne, Germany was

DGB May Day demonstration on 01.05.1980 in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Strikes at the Shell refinery in Pernis for a 35-hour working week and 5 shift work. Demonstration of work wills for the Rotterdam town hall on the Coolsingel with banners; O.A. "We want to work" and "hands off shell". September 27, 1979. Rotterdam, South Holland

10, 000, called by the trade unions, demonstrated for a right to work and education on 22.11.1980 in Dortmund, Germany

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

70, 000 steelworkers, trade unions, friends and relatives demonstrated for the preservation of the Hoesch AG steel site and jobs on 28.11.1980 in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

Peace movement demonstrates against missile bases despite heavy snowfall in December 1981, Germany, Europe

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

DGB rally for Anti-War Day in August 1981, Germany, Europe

Crossed the industrial landscape of the Ruhr area and was marked by the active participation of the US icon Joan Baez. 1966, here in the Ruhr area from Duisburg to Dortmund on April 9, Ruhr area: The Easter March Ruhr 1966, Germany, crossed the industrial landscape of the Ruhr area and was marked by the active participation of the US icon Joan Baez. DEU, here in the Ruhr area from Duisburg to Dortmund on April 9, 1966, Ruhr area: The Easter March Ruhr 1966, Germany, DEU, 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

Peace movement demonstrates against missile bases despite heavy snowfall in December 1981, Germany, Europe

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 German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) demonstration on 1 May 1979 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

About 6000 workers and employees and their families of Siemens demonstrated for the preservation of their jobs on 26 September 1976 in Bruchsal, Germany, Europe

For the preservation of the Dortmund Music Theatre (opera house), Dortmund theatre people demonstrated on 7 February 1974 with members of other theatres and numerous spectators, Germany, Europe

More than 40, 000 supporters of the peace movement gathered for a demonstration for disarmament in Bonn, Germany, on 22 May 1976, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration against nuclear power plant in Kalkar. Protesters with banners; There is, O.A. Read: "Way Mit Dem Schnellen Brüter! - Atomkraft Nein Danke! - Kein Akw [... Niederrhein - Auch Nicht Anderswo ". June 3, 1979. Germany, Kalkar

With a conference and demonstration, the German Communist Party (DKP) commemorated the 100th birthday of Karl Liebknecht in Solingen on 21 August 1971, Germany, Europe

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

Several thousand medical students from all parts of the Federal Republic of Germany demonstrated against a failure rate of 56.2 % in the Physikum examination on 7.5.1981 in Bonn, Germany, Europe

Predominantly students demonstrated in 1982 against US interference in El Salvador, Germany, Europe

About 1, 500 motorbike riders rallied against a drastic increase in motorbike insurance premiums in Bonn, Germany, on 11/12/76, Europe

For apprenticeships, against unemployment and austerity policies, DGB youth and other youth associations demonstrated in 1982, Germany, Europe

About 6000 workers and employees and their families of Siemens demonstrated for the preservation of their jobs on 26 September 1976 in Bruchsal, 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 of the Essen ironworks demonstrated against the reduction of social benefits after a works meeting in Essen, Germany, 24 September 1975, Europe

More than 100, 000 followed the DGB's call in 1982 for a large demonstration against unemployment and social cuts and for codetermination, Germany, Europe

Following a call by the DGB, about 70, 000 demonstrated against unemployment and social cuts. November 1981, Germany, Europe

More than 100, 000 followed the DGB's call in 1982 for a large demonstration against unemployment and social cuts and for codetermination, 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

Anefo photo collection. Demonstr. For ministry O & W in The Hague by stakeholders at the Education Stimulation Project of The Hague in The Hague. January 30, 1980. The Hague, South Holland

During the IV Federal Congress of the DKP-affiliated SDAJ, delegates demonstrated in Hanover on 19 May 1974 for their demands for co-determination and education, Germany, Europe

To secure their jobs, 6000 metalworkers of the Adler-Triumpf company took to the streets in protest in September 1981, Germany, Europe

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

Concern for their jobs at AEG Kanis and the struggle for co-determination drove the workers and the union onto the streets for a protest on 30 August 1979 in Frankfurt/M, Germany, Europe

French Jews and German Nazi victims demonstrated for a conviction of the former head of the Gestapo in Paris, Kurt Lischka, on 23.10.1979 in front of the regional court in Cologne, Germany, Europe

The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) demonstration on 1 May 1979 in Dortmund, 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

The Whitsun Youth Meeting of the trade union youth was not limited to camping and cultural activities but the youth took to the streets against youth unemployment and for an improvement of education on 03.06, 1979 in Hanover, 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

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

Germany, Berlin, 10.9.1992, tenant demo at the Red Town Hall, the ladies and gentlemen of KULE (art + life), renovation - not at our expense, Grünen/Alliance 90

Predominantly students demonstrated in 1982 against US interference in El Salvador, Germany, Europe

Those affected by the Radical Decree and their friends demonstrated 19 82 against occupational bans, 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

Accompanied by protests for more co-determination by trade unionists of IG Metall, this employers' rally of the BDA (employers' association) on 26 March 1974 in Cologne, Germany was

Anefo photo collection. Solidarity demonstration Rara Amsterdam. April 21, 1988. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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

Peace movement demonstrates against missile bases despite heavy snowfall in December 1981, Germany, Europe

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

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

Predominantly students demonstrated in 1982 against US interference in El Salvador, Germany, Europe

The Whitsun Youth Meeting of the trade union youth was not limited to camping and cultural activities but the youth took to the streets against youth unemployment and for an improvement of education on 03.06, 1979 in Hanover, Germany, Europe

Many thousands of people gathered in Bonn on 11. 5. 1968 for the March on Bonn to protest against the emergency laws, 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

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