{"id":144548,"date":"2025-06-02T15:20:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/new-generation-to-block-springer-printing-house-39-arrests-reported-says-teknomers\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T15:20:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:20:25","slug":"new-generation-to-block-springer-printing-house-39-arrests-reported-says-teknomers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/new-generation-to-block-springer-printing-house-39-arrests-reported-says-teknomers\/","title":{"rendered":"“New Generation” to Block Springer Printing House \u2013 39 Arrests Reported, says Teknomers."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Police Intervenes in Protest by “New Generation” in Berlin-Spandau<\/h2>\n

On a late Sunday evening, the \u00a0Berlin police\u00a0 successfully thwarted a blockade attempt organized by the group known as \u00a0“New Generation”\u00a0 in front of the \u00a0Axel Springer printing house\u00a0 in Berlin-Spandau. According to a police statement, \u00a039 activists\u00a0 were temporarily detained during the incident. Of these, \u00a034 individuals\u00a0 were placed in police custody until Monday morning, at which point they were all released.<\/p>\n

The \u00a0“New Generation”\u00a0 is a successor to the climate protection group \u00a0“Last Generation.”\u00a0 Reports indicate that a rental van arrived at the primary entrance of the printing facility on \u00a0Brunsb\u00fcttler Damm\u00a0 around 10:10 PM. Nearly \u00a040 activists\u00a0 allegedly jumped off the cargo area of the vehicle, with additional activists joining from surrounding streets. They aimed to lock and block the gates of the printing house, reportedly using the rental vehicle as part of their strategy. One activist even jumped onto the hood of an approaching civil vehicle.<\/p>\n

A Bold Objective: Stopping Press Deliveries<\/h2>\n

The \u00a0self-declared goal\u00a0 of the \u00a0New Generation\u00a0 was to prevent the timely delivery of several publications from the \u00a0Springer publishing house\u00a0, particularly \u00a0Bild\u00a0 and \u00a0B.Z.\u00a0 The police countered this protest with both civilian and uniformed officers, employing techniques such as \u00a0pushing, pressing, and using restrained shock methods\u00a0 to deter the protestors from establishing a sit-in or gluing themselves to objects.<\/p>\n

Witnessing the police’s tactics, the activists accused officers of using \u00a0brutal force,\u00a0 claiming they were “sometimes violently thrown to the ground.” The clash created a tense atmosphere as both sides grappled with the nuances of protest versus law enforcement duty.<\/p>\n

Police Discover Evidence of Intent<\/h2>\n

In a key moment during the standoff, two activists attempted to drive the rental van away from the scene, only to be thwarted by police. Officers subsequently discovered various items inside the vehicle, including a \u00a0wheel lock\u00a0 to block tires, containers of glue, seat foam mats, spray paint cans, and \u00a0thematic T-shirts.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Overall, the police recorded \u00a039 charges of coercion\u00a0 and \u00a0five counts of resistance against police officers.\u00a0 The operation involved around \u00a080 police officers\u00a0, and inquiries made to Springer for comments on the incident went unanswered.<\/p>\n

Eclectic Responses and Accusations<\/h2>\n

The \u00a0Berlin police\u00a0 also raised accusations against some journalists present at the scene, alleging they obstructed law enforcement’s efforts. One journalist found himself temporarily detained as officers struggled to differentiate between \u00a0activism and journalism\u00a0 at that moment. The journalist was released upon verification of his profession.<\/p>\n

An Evolving Motive: From Climate Activism to Anti-Fascism<\/h2>\n

This action marks a significant shift in the organization\u2019s approach. Rather than focusing solely on climate issues, the activists under their new name have taken \u00a0an anti-fascist stance\u00a0. On the same day, they carried out a \u00a0gluing action\u00a0 at the \u00a0German Historical Museum\u00a0, also aimed at promoting this new agenda. <\/p>\n

The \u00a0New Generation\u00a0 articulated their beliefs by claiming that Springer operates ”\u00a0politics for the rich and right-wing\u00a0” under the guise of journalism. They decried \u00a0Bild\u00a0 as not merely a newspaper but as ”\u00a0an instrument of power for autocrats and fascists.\u00a0” However, the group failed to provide clarity regarding who they specifically identified as autocrats and fascists.<\/p>\n

In the Context of Broader Activism<\/h2>\n

Recent developments in Berlin have seen a proliferation of activism, with groups like the \u00a0Widerstands-Kollektiv\u00a0\u2014another spinoff from the \u00a0Last Generation\u00a0\u2014also making headlines with their protests. It is evident that this new configuration of activists is increasingly willing to challenge not just environmental issues but broader societal norms and political structures.<\/p>\n

As \u00a0Berlin\u00a0 continues to navigate complex tensions surrounding activism, police enforcement, and journalistic integrity, it becomes crucial for all parties involved to engage in constructive dialogue. The actions taken over the weekend highlight both the determination of the protestors and the rigorous response from law enforcement, encapsulating a microcosm of the larger societal debates at play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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