Anti-militarism, Peace initiatives, etc.
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. There was also an exhibition at Königsplatz with pictures and information … ▷
Works meeting on the possible Alstom sale to Rheinmetall Yesterday's works meeting of the locomotive builder Alstom brought around 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. The works council and employees fear for their lives … ▷
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 … ▷
Yesterday, the Senate of the University of Kassel 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. He just obliges … ▷
In Niedenstein in northern Hesse 7 Hectares of land will be sold to the defense supplier JOWA, which supplies parts for the Leopard 2 tank. 1,5 Hectares of these are owned by the city. Am 26.05. City officials and the company advocated for the expansion of the commercial area to accommodate new warehouses- and production halls. Was justified … ▷