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Neu-Ulm
On April 21, activists from the German action group Widerstand-Kollektiv lower a banner from the roof of a Tesla dealership in Neu-Ulm. Some more activists stand in front of the gate of the car dealership and hold up another banner.
Zürich
April 12, the citizens of Zürich have joined the global Tesla Takedown Protest: Against Elon Musk’s attacks on democracy!
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Berlin on April 5th
April 5: Protests in the center of Berlin, organized by various groups.
Nuremberg
April 18: Action in Nuremberg against Tesla. Activists climbed onto Tesla’s roof and set fire to Bengalos.
Weinstadt
On April 12, 30-40 people gathered in front of a Tesla store in Weinstadt near Stuttgart for a protest action.
Zagreb
In Zagreb, Croatia, an unknown group has redecorated a Tesla showroom.
Duisburg
On April 12, a group of protesters gathered in Duisburg, Germany.
Frankfurt a. M. City Center Protest
On April 12, sidewalk protest in front of the Tesla Center Frankfurt a. M.
Protest on Bridge in Oldenburg
Activists from Oldenburg display a banner and rope down from a bridge.
Munich
March 5 in Munich: Civil disobedience action by the German activist group Widerstands-Kollektiv. The activists decorate the façade with stickers and posters.
Salzburg-Aigen
Action by @femplak_salzburg against Tesla and Musk, against the power of the automotive industry everywhere!
Widerstands-Kollektiv in Oldenburg
On 5 March, activists from Widerstands-Kollektiv organized a protest action of civil disobedience in front of a Tesla store in Oldenburg, Germany. They decorated the façade with posters and left a message on the street.
On 11 April, the activists follow up with their next action. They sprayed the Tesla shop and left messages on Teslas.
All the paint used could be easily removed and no permanent damage was caused.
Austria
Photo in solidarity with the protests organized around the world.
Milan
On March 7th, XR Italy (Extinction Rebellion Italy) organized an action in Milan, both inside and in front of a Tesla store, under the slogan “Stop Ecofascismo,” which translates to “Stop Ecofascism.”
Berlin-Reinickendorf
On March 29th, activists organized a protest in front of a Tesla store in Berlin-Reinickendorf. More info at https://t-den-hahn-abdrehen.org/
Nürnberg
March 29th: Surprise action of civil disobedience in Nürnberg by activists from Neue Generation inside of a Tesla Store.
Lausanne
On March 29th, an anonymous group of activists redecorated a Tesla showroom in Lausanne, using red paint and spray-painting slogans on the glass front.
Grünheide
On March 29, 2023, a local citizens’ initiative in Grünheide participated in the global day of protest in front of the Tesla Gigafactory. This initiative has been actively opposing the establishment of the Gigafactory since 2019, voicing concerns about various issues, including the environmental impact of the factory, excessive water usage, effects on local communities, and poor working conditions for employees. More info at https://t-den-hahn-abdrehen.org/
April 12
Protest in front of the Tesla Gigafactory on April 12
Walk in the local forest on April 12.
Mülheim-Kärlich
March 29th: Activists protested against Tesla boss Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump in front of the Tesla Center in Mülheim-Kärlich.
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