Anti-militarism, Peace initiatives, etc.
Rheinmetall and KNDS are considered as possible partners for a new dual study program. While the University of Kassel is still discussing a new version of its civil clause, the planning is already underway. According to participants, the companies were not explicitly confirmed in a Senate meeting. The University of Kassel is planning … ▷
Young people protest through art action by young people from the YUNA group – Democratic youth set up a military cemetery on Friedrichsplatz on Monday morning. The art campaign is directed against the reintroduction of compulsory military service. It was announced on Friday, that the forced mustering of young men has begun. The protesters fear: “Exactly … ▷
Bachmann advertises upgrades for the district in March 2027 A new district administrator is elected in the Kassel district. The SPD has since 1945 holds the office and now proposes, Kai Georg Bachmann to be nominated as a candidate for office in the district. As a regional manager wants … ▷
In an open letter, the Henschel grounds interest group criticizes the planned development plan for the Henschel grounds. The planning suppresses art and culture and subordinates the development of the district to the interests of the arms industry. The letter to Mayor Schoeller was sent by over 20 Initiatives and associations from Rothenditmold … ▷
During his visit to Kassel, Boris Pistorius spoke out in favor of opening universities for armaments research. In an interview with the defense company KNDS, he was pleased, that more and more universities are abandoning the civil clause. KNDS boss Florian Hohenwarter added, according to HNA, collaboration with universities … ▷
War Minister Boris Pistorius visited the Kassel site of the arms company KNDS today. The program included a tour of production and discussions with management, employees and employee representatives. Finally, Pistorius explained, the federal government is sticking to its plans, “in what form … ▷
The Technical University of Central Hesse (THM) plans until fall 2027 to build a new location in Kassel. There will also be cooperation with arms producers such as KNDS and Rheinmetall in dual study programs. Together with other companies, they recently expressed a need for around 60 “practice-integrated” study places. Hesse's Science Minister Timon … ▷
Student protest prevents abolition of the civil clause After a turbulent Senate meeting, the University Senate voted on the civil clause 04. November postponed. The adjournment was preceded by a heated debate about the civil clause and student participation. The Senate wanted abolition today … ▷