Protesters seize control of an abandoned school in Wuppertal
On the evening of Saturday, 06.09.2025, a group of left-wing autonomous individuals gathered for a peaceful protest at an empty school building in Wuppertal. The gathering was reportedly peaceful throughout, with no arrests or use of force by the police.
The protesters raised banners against the planned demolition of the Autonomous Center, a well-known establishment in the city. The planned replacement for the Autonomous Center remains a mosque, a decision that has sparked controversy and resistance among many in the community.
The police were called to the scene and arrived in large numbers, but they did not intervene physically. Instead, they temporarily sealed off the area around the school and took the details of 26 people who were present at the protest.
Despite the police presence, the protest continued throughout the evening, with a total of 50 additional supporters joining the cause. Bus traffic was rerouted due to the protest, causing some disruption in the city.
The identity of the protesters remains unknown, as no new information about their group has been provided. However, their goal is clear: to prevent the demolition of the Autonomous Center in Wuppertal.
As of now, there is no new information about the future of the Autonomous Center or the protestors' next steps. The city of Wuppertal continues to grapple with the controversy surrounding the planned replacement of the Autonomous Center, as the debate rages on.
