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Thousands at Seebrücke protest in Berlin for open borders

Thousands at Seebrücke protest in Berlin for open borders

Several thousand people took part in a demonstration in Berlin called by the Seebrücke alliance.

The participants demanded open borders and safe escape routes for refugees. They criticized the policy of sealing off the European Union, as well as massive attacks on refugees in Greece by right-wing radicals and the police.

The background is the recent opening of the border in Turkey and the policy of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogans to bring refugees from Turkey to the border with Greece by bus.

There, people are stranded in no man's land after Greece has refused them entry to the EU using force. At the same time, there have been massive attacks by right-wing extremists on fugitives, NGOs and journalists, which the Greek police have not stopped.

Protest in Berlin for the reception of underage refugees

Protest in Berlin for the reception of underage refugees

Several hundred people take part in a rally in front of the Foreign Office in Berlin, followed by a demonstration to the Bundestag for the reception of under-age refugees. The protest was organized by the alliance "Seebrücke Berlin" under the motto "We have room!

The opening rally was joined by several hundred people who protested in a rally against the election of the Thuringian Minister President Kemmerisch (FDP) with the help of the right-wing radical AfD.

The background is that thousands of refugees are stranded in Greek refugee camps, where they live under deeply inhumane conditions. About one third of the people there are minors.

Seebrücke protest in Berlin against criminalization of rescue at sea

Seebrücke protest in Berlin against criminalization of rescue at sea

Several thousand people protested in Berlin against the European Union's (EU) policy of sealing off the borders, the right-wing government in Italy and the right-wing conservative course of the German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer (CSU) on asylum issues.

Under the motto "For the rights of refugees and #FreeCarola!", the Alliance Seebrücke Berlin called for a demonstration. Among the speakers is also the publicist Carolin Emcke, and a greeting from Seawatch3 captain Carola Rackete will be recorded.

The participants demanded open borders for those seeking protection and a stop to deportations. They opposed the criminalization of sea rescue by the European Union, but also by the right-wing government in Italy and Germany.

The background is the recent drama about the Seawatch3, which was brought to the port of Lampedusa by its captain Carola Rackete after a waiting period of about two weeks against a decree of the right-wing radical Italian Minister of the Interior. A court lifted the house arrest against Rackete two days later.

At the same time, demonstrations are taking place all over Germany. The alliance Seebrücke speaks of a total of about 30,000 participants.

Protest for family reunification of refugees in Berlin

Protest for family reunification of refugees in Berlin

Around 100 people demonstrate through Berlin's centre to protest for a humane settlement on family reunification of fugitives.

A broad alliance of organisations, including "Family Life for All", had called for a protest.

Background is the still restrictive handling of family reunification for fugitives, especially for those with subsidiary status, by the Federal Government. In addition, there are bureaucratic hurdles that make it more difficult to follow, even if this is legally required.

Sealift demands the admission of refugees from the Mediterranean in Berlin

Sealift demands the admission of refugees from the Mediterranean in Berlin

About 100 people gathered in front of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin to protest against the government's rigid asylum policy. They demanded the reception of 32 people who are currently on the rescue ship "Seawatch 3". Although several German cities, including Berlin, had already promised to accept them, the Federal Ministry of the Interior under Horst Seehofer (CSU) continued to delay a solution.

The participants demanded safe passages for refugees as well as compliance with international maritime law and European value standards.

The rally was organised by the Seebrücke.