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Thousands at Pulse of Europe in Berlin

Thousands at Pulse of Europe in Berlin

About 6,500 people gathered the seventh pulse of Europe rally in Berlin. The pro-European movement in the EU is opposed to nationalism, right-wing populism and stands for open borders. The upcoming Brexit was heavily criticized. The rally took place one day after the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.

A symbolic border barrier was sawn through.

The speakers recalled where nationalism and far right-wing Europe had led Europe in the 20th century with the Second World War and Auschwitz. Photographer Wolfgang Tillmans presented his poster campaign and Lea Rosh (who fought for the Holocaust memorial in Berlin) talked about the fate of her father in the Second World War. Other speakers recalled the bombings on Berlin or talked about their relations across the European frontiers.

"March for Europe" in Berlin

"March for Europe" in Berlin

Thousands attended a march in Berlin at the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. They celebrated the birth of the European Union and its values of freedom and democracy. On signs and in speeches open borders were demanded and the Brexit critized. Right wing populism and nationalism was condemned.

March in Berlin for "Hayir" in Turkish referendum

March in Berlin for "Hayir" in Turkish referendum

Hundreds marched in Berlin's districts Neukölln and Kreuzberg to urge the Turkish community to vote with "No" (Turkish: Hayir) at the upcoming referendum about the constitution of Turkey. Along the route supporters of president Recep Tayyip Erdogan showed the R4bia sign and the far right wolf salute.

Politicians of the Left Party (Die Linke) Judith Benda and Hakan Taş joined the march.

Kurds march in Berlin to celebrate Newroz

Kurds march in Berlin to celebrate Newroz

About 250 Kurds gathered a march in Berlin's western inner city to celebrate the Kurdish Newroz.

Due a recent ban by the German Federal Ministry for Internal Affairs no YPG and YPJ flags were shown. But some flags with the also banned Portrait of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan could be seen.

Protest in Berlin six years after the Syrian revolution has started

Protest in Berlin six years after the Syrian revolution has started

Hundreds took the streets of Berlin to march for peace and freedom six years after the Syrian revolution has started. The participants called Russia and Iran to withdraw their forces from Syria also as Libanese Hezbollah to do so. They condemned the international community for staying silent while watching the slaughter in Syria which has costed up to 500,000 lives and displaced millions of People.

The uprising by the people of Syria started at March 15th, 2011.

Find more pictures here: Solidarity with Syria (Flickr album).