Anti-militarism, Peace initiatives, etc.
Student general assembly criticizes round sharply 700 Students at the University of Kassel voted at a general meeting on Wednesday for a ballot on the planned change to the civil clause. In doing so, they want to preserve the original civil clause. This was 2013 decided as a voluntary commitment, according to which research and teaching exclusively … ▷
Kassel armaments family makes billion-dollar business KNDS announced its IPO on Wednesday. 20 % The company shares will in future be traded in Paris and Frankfurt. With a current valuation of the tank builder of 15-18 billion. The IPO is expected to raise €3-5.4 billion at the beginning of July. € heavy. While France … ▷
Several events on conscription and rearmament took place in Kassel last week. On Wednesday, the “School Strike Against Conscription” alliance organized a creative workshop. This was followed on Friday by a sporting event with a barbecue at the University of Kassel. Zudem zeigte eine Ausstellung am Königsplatz mit Bildern und Informationen den … ▷
Betriebsversammlung zum möglichen Alstom-Verkauf an Rheinmetall Die gestrige Betriebsversammlung des Lokbauers Alstom brachte für die rund 950 Employees have no clarity about the future of the location. Alstom is negotiating a sale of the plant. The most likely interested party is the arms company Rheinmetall. Betriebsrat und Beschäftigte fürchten um ihre … ▷
The plans for the Henschel area were presented on Tuesday in the Technology Museum. The “No War in Rothenditmold” alliance had previously warned against an expansion of the arms industry at a rally. The city of Kassel attended the event, Owner Sector Seven Investors GmbH and the development partner Büro Dr. Vogel … ▷
Federal government is planning new tanks for over 1 Mrd. Euro The federal government is planning another major order for Rheinmetall and KNDS. Should be before the summer break 35 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles and 23 Recovery tanks are ordered for the Bundeswehr. Already 2025 were 150 Wheeled infantry fighting vehicle for 3,4 Mrd. euros in order … ▷
The Senate of the University of Kassel has on 01. June approved a draft amendment to the civil clause. This was 2013 decided as a voluntary commitment, according to which research and teaching should exclusively serve civilian goals. The new draft is intended to overcome the dividing line between civil and military purposes and thus deviates … ▷
On Friday there was more than 150 Participant:The antimilitarism conference began inside, organized by the Die Linke party and other anti-war initiatives. Events with international guests will take place until Sunday, to develop strategies for an anti-militarist movement from below. Speakers at the opening event::inside on the … ▷