Occupy Berlin, Social protest movement in Berlin, Germany
Occupy Berlin was a protest movement that opposed financial speculation and economic inequality. Activists established several protest camps across the city where they gathered, shared information, and coordinated their activities.
The movement began on October 15, 2011, as part of global demonstrations against financial markets and economic injustice. Berlin's protest camps became places where people expressed their demands for economic change.
The movement reflected public concern about financial systems and corporate power in politics. People gathered regularly to discuss these issues and tried to make their voices heard through collective action and street demonstrations.
The protest camps were located at different sites around the city and were open for visitors to approach. You could meet the activists directly, speak with them, and take part in discussions happening on site.
The Parochialkirche became a special meeting place where activists explored ideas about alternative economic systems. This site turned into a hub where people debated concrete proposals for economic reform.
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