Historical Protest Demonstrations

A collection of black-and-white images depicting various protests and demonstrations across Europe, featuring crowds, banners, and a somber atmosphere.

2000 workers, employees and relatives demonstrated in Wuppertal on 18.4.1972 with black flags of mourning and red flags of protest against the loss of their jobs at the Glanzstoff- Enka company, Germany, Europe

2000 workers, employees and relatives demonstrated in Wuppertal on 18.4.1972 with black flags of mourning and red flags of protest against the loss of their jobs at the Glanzstoff- Enka company, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Protest demonstration against expansion basic Leeuwarden Protesting population for the provincial house. November 7, 1960. Friesland, Leeuwarden

The 2nd meeting of Chancellor Willy Brandt with GDR MP Willi Stoph on 21 May 1971 in Kassel was accompanied by a large number of statements for and against the Brandt government's policy of detente

Anefo photo collection. Political parties demonstrate for Russian embassy i.g.m. Raid in Afghanistan. January 10, 1980

In 1932 the number of unemployed in Britain rose to 2,700,000. The National Government cut Unemployment enefit and intorduced a 'means test', an inquiry into the personal and family income of each applicant for benefit. This led to widespread protests.

Due to the energy and mining crisis, the Ruhr area was shaken by demonstrations, protests, coal dumps and closed mines from 1965 to 1970. Hansa protest on 21. 10. 67 in Dortmund-Huckarde, Germany, Europe

The party congress of the radical right-wing NPD (National Democratic Party of Germany) on 17 June 1966 in Karlsruhe was accompanied by protests from the trade unions, Germany, Europe

Trade union activities in the years 1965 to 1971 on the subject of co-determination and Montanmitbestimmung in the Ruhr area, Germany, Europe

Demonstration of 30, 000 of the DGB youth against unemployment and better vocational training on 19.4.1975 in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

Spanish guest workers and German students demonstrated for victims of Franco dictatorship in Dortmund city centre on 25. 3. 1972, Germany, Europe

Many thousands of people gathered in Bonn on 11. 5. 1968 for the March on Bonn to protest against the emergency laws, Germany, Europe

Protests by the Society for Human Rights and the Association of Victims of Stalinism for the Freedom of Political Prisoners in the GDR in front of the Permanent Representation in Bonn, Germany on 8 May 1975

For disarmament and against nuclear weapons in Germany. DEU, here on 25. 3. 1967 in the Ruhr area, Ruhr Area: Der Ostermarsch Ruhr 1967, Germany, DEU, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration against the Neo-Nazi party in Germany The NPD in Amsterdam: procession with signs. August 30, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The traditional May Day demonstration of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) in Dortmund, Germany on 1 May 1973

The peace movement demonstrated in Bonn on 16. 6. 1965 against the emergency laws and nuclear weapons, Germany, Europe

Students of all school types and ages in the Ruhr area in the years 1965 to 1971 jointly oppose price increases in local transport in the Ruhr cities, Germany, Europe

A wave of outrage swept the Ruhr area when the Hansa mine was closed, here at demonstrations on 21 October 1967 in Dortmund-Huckarde. Transparent: Transparent: No consolation but action Mr. Schiller, Germany, Europe

The central farmers' rally Farmers demand their rights on 23.4.1974 in the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

May Day demonstrations of the German Trade Union Federation (DGB) in 1964-71 with different demands and personalities in different regions, Germany, Europe

The Easter March 1968, Germany, demonstrated for peace with the main demands to end the Vietnam War and against the emergency laws from Duisburg to Dortmund. DEU, here on 13. 4. 1968 in the Ruhr area, Ruhr Area: The Easter March 1968, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Deputation for annexation areas with plates. September 6, 1961

The NPD's right-wing radical action Resistance was a nationwide response to Willy Brandt's 1970 policy of understanding with the East, which generated a sometimes furious reaction from left-wing parties and groups at the Au appearances of old and neo-Nazis, DEU, Germany, Bonn, Hamburg, Essen, Europe

DEU, Germany, Dortmund: Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71, Cologne. DGB demonstration for better education, apprenticeships and against youth unemployment ca. 1965, Europe

Supporters and friends of the SPD/FDP government coalition demonstrated in Bonn on 26 April 1972 with a torchlight march and rally in favour of the government and the ratification of the Eastern treaties, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Action "East clock East Groningen". 28 MPs in Winschoten, East Groningen, for bad economic situation. January 14, 1971. Groningen, Winschoten

The Anti-War Day, here on 01. 09. 1963 in the Lower Saxony capital Hanover, with the remembrance of Hiroshima, Germany, Europe

The Easter March 1968, Germany, demonstrated for peace with the main demands to end the Vietnam War and against the emergency laws from Duisburg to Dortmund. DEU, here on 13. 4. 1968 in the Ruhr area, Ruhr Area: The Easter March 1968, Germany, Europe

The focus of the May Day demonstrations of the German Federation of Trade Unions (DGB) in Dortmund on 1 May 1971 was Chancellor Willy Brandt and his policy on the treaties with the East, Germany, Europe

Everywhere in the Federal Republic there were demonstrations for the ratification of the treaties with Eastern Europe, as here on 4 March 1972 in Duesseldorf, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Anti-atomic garments to Russian embassy. The Mars to the embassy. October 25, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Demonstrations in Liège against the Unit law, demonstrators draw through Liège. January 3, 1961. Liège

Farmers' unions demonstrated for higher income prices in Bonn, Germany, 27. 2. 1970, Europe

The conference of the left-oriented SDAJ and the torchlight march of the youth organisation against a reduction in apprenticeships and youth unemployment on 05.10.1974 in Remscheid, Germany, Europe

The Sudeten German Day, here in Nuremberg on 1. 6. 1971, was a mixture of demonstration, rally and camp life for the youth, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration of the Anti-Racism Committee against the Dutch People's Union and New to the right. Demonstrations, banners. 17 May 1975. The Hague, South Holland

MANIFESTACION DE LOS REFUGIADOS ESPAÑOLES EN ARGELIA EN EL DIA DEL TRABAJO. Location: FUNDACION PABLO IGLESIAS. MADRID. SPAIN.

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration in Soesterberg against core armament and storage of nuclear weapons at Soesterberg airport. On the banners, O.A. "All nuclear weapons out of the world - to start from the Netherlands". Teging demonstration in the air: On the trail of an advertising plane is reading "NATO ensures your freedom - also with nuclear weapons". May 18, 1979. Soesterberg, Utrecht

A wave of outrage swept the Ruhr area when the Hansa mine was closed, here during demonstrations in Dortmund-Huckarde, Germany, on 21 October 1967, Europe

Election campaign appearances in 1969 by the radical right-wing NPD (National Democratic Party of Germany) in Dortmund, Essen and Oberhausen not only triggered violent protests by democratic parties and organisations, but also led in part to the police being overtaxed and massively countering the protest, Germany, Europe

Miners and employees of the Moeller-Rheinbaben colliery in Bottrop and Gladbeck demonstrated in 1967 for the preservation of their jobs, but to no avail, Germany, Europe

At a youth conference, here in Hanover on 8. 5. 1971, mainly young supporters of the DKP demonstrated for their demands, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Caned sugar promotion 1968 The demonstrators in the courtyard. December 3, 1968. Binnenhof, The Hague, South Holland

09/30/1936. Appearance of the Emilio Castelar square, in Valencia, during a Demonstration of Anti-Fascist Women, in which the sending of All Useful Men to the Front was requested.

The district party conference of the SPD, here on 23 May 1965 in Duisburg with guest Willy Brandt, was accompanied by protests against the emergency laws, Germany, Europe

With this rally by the DGB, the inhabitants of the Ruhr area town (presumably Gladbeck) defended themselves in 1967 against a resurgence of right-wing extremism by the NPD, Germany, Europe

In the municipal election campaign, members and supporters of the German Communist Party (DKP) demonstrated for a price freeze on gas, against arms spending and against a firing range in Kaefertal, Germany, Europe

On 1 May 1961, workers and employees in Hanover demonstrated with demands from their union, Germany, Europe

The peace movement demonstrated in Bonn on 16. 6. 1965 against the emergency laws and nuclear weapons, Germany, Europe

Against the Radical Decree and for the lifting of the ban on the KPD, those affected, students and pupils demonstrated in Bochum on 3 February 1972, Germany, Europe

Parents and pupils demonstrated together for more teachers and against the Radical Decree in front of the New Town Hall, Germany, 28.01.1976, Europe

The congress of the DKP-affiliated Socialist German Workers' Youth (SDAJ) on 11.09.1971 in Bremen was accompanied by demonstrations by the youth organisation in Bremen and Wildeshausen, Germany, Europe

A wave of outrage swept the Ruhr area when the Hansa mine was closed, here during demonstrations in Dortmund-Huckarde, Germany, on 21 October 1967, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Summary projection against the Telegraaf for Amsterdam court, protesters for the courthouse. December 9, 1974

Action W a foundation of the right-wing radical NPD, here at a rally against the ratification of the East treaties by the SPD FDP government on 20 February 1972 in B, Germany, Europe

The second meeting of Federal Chancellor Willy Brandt with GDR MP Willi Stoph on 21 May 1971 in Kassel was accompanied by a large number of statements for and against the Brandt government's policy of detente. Associations of Displaced Persons, Germany, Europe

A wave of outrage swept the Ruhr area when the Hansa mine was closed, here during demonstrations in Dortmund-Huckarde, Germany, on 21 October 1967, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration of February strike; procession with protest boards. February 25, 1972

Many thousands of people gathered in Bonn on 11. 5. 1968 for the March on Bonn to protest against the emergency laws, Germany, Europe

With black flags, miners of the Bismarck colliery and their relatives demonstrated against the closure of their colliery on 19 February 1966, Germany, Europe

The Congress Emergency of Democracy was a first significant manifestation of trade unions and other democratic forces against the emergency laws on 30. 10. 1966 at the Roemer in Frankfurt/M, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. St. Eloy Catholic Association of Metalworkers gathered in Utrecht I.V.M. New CAO overview. December 7, 1968. Utrecht

The spontaneous strikes, here at Opel in Bochum on 15.9.1969, went down in history as the September strikes, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Manifestation "Stop deductible" (in healthcare) on the Malieveld. On the plates is O.A. "Stop cutlery 81". March 3, 1979. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Peace barring by Edmond Khayat. Trip through The Hague. December 7, 1961. The Hague, South Holland

The 2nd meeting of Chancellor Willy Brandt with GDR MP Willi Stoph on 21 May 1971 in Kassel was accompanied by a large number of statements for and against the Brandt government's policy of detente

Anefo photo collection. Peace Committee 1961 organizes anti-atomic bomb in Amsterdam. Overview of the demonstration in Vijzelstraat, view of the currency tower towards Rokin, Dam, Damrak, Central .. April 3, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The 1st Easter March against nuclear weapons on German soil was held on 17. 4. 1960, here in Hanover to Bergen-Hohne and from Hamburg. Only about 300 participants marched there. After 20 years their number had grown to over 300. 000, Germany, Europe

In 1968, the IG Metall reacted to the emergency laws of the federal government with a congress Emergency Youth Report and demonstrations in Duisburg, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Metal workers of the NVV meeting in Utrecht I.M. New CAO overview. December 7, 1968. Utrecht

10/20/1936. The Madrilenian Dependents held a rally in defense of Madrid, at the Pardiñas cinema, and at the end of the event, they organized a demonstration.

The Easter March 1968, Germany, demonstrated for peace with the main demands to end the Vietnam War and against the emergency laws from Duisburg to Dortmund. DEU, here on 13. 4. 1968 in the Ruhr area, Ruhr Area: The Easter March 1968, Germany, Europe

DEU, Germany, Ruhr area The election campaign for the Bundestag elections on 10. 9. 1969 in the Ruhr area. Anti-NPD, Europe

Communists demonstrated in front of the Duesseldorf city council on 26. 8. 1968 against the ban of their party, Germany, Europe

German Pacifists, Demonstration of the Association of Friends of Religion and Peace Among Nations, Sign reads: Thou Shalt Not Kill, Post World War I

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration workers large metal; Overview meeting. March 23, 1978

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Anti-atood march to Russian embassy. Protesters with plates. October 25, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Protest of housing costs consultation NL against the introduction of the f. 25, - levy for the rental committee in The Hague. 13 September 1984. Binnenhof, The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration "for the preservation of Amsterdam"; Demonstrant with banners. January 26, 1972

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration in Amsterdam from five thousand construction workers for 25 guilders per. Demonstrators with plates and banners. May 6, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Protest demonstration against battle in Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia etc. in Amsterdam; Demonstrators with banners. 12 February 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Police estimates buildings in Nieuwmarkt neighborhood; Small demonstration along distanced neighborhood. April 8, 1975

More than 20, 000 opponents of nuclear power demonstrated in Itzehoe against a nuclear power plant in Brokdorf on 19.02.1977, Germany, Europe

May Day demonstrations of the German Trade Union Federation (DGB) in 1964-71 with different demands and personalities in different regions, Germany, Europe

The 1964 Easter March led by the Campaign for Disarmament, here in Bremen on 29. 3. 1964, was guided by the demand for the disarmament of nuclear weapons in West and East, Germany, Europe

Group reading newspapers with News of Death of Former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, Washington, D.C., USA, Harris & Ewing, February 1924

The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) commemorated 1 May 1964, here at a May Day demonstration in Bremen on 1 May 1964, with the demands of the time, Germany, Europe

Called for by the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), many thousands of people demonstrated for co-determination and against unemployment on 08.11.1975 in Dortmund, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration of February strike; procession with protest boards at dockworks. February 25, 1972

The report in a daily newspaper in Duesseldorf in 1968 about rent-seeking by Turkish workers aroused the pastor of the Protestant church. The report in a daily newspaper in Duesseldorf in 1968 about the rent control of Turkish migrant workers aroused the pastor of the Protestant church, so that he called his congregation to protest

Anefo photo collection. Unveiling of a "crisis monument" in the Kinkerbuurt in Amsterdam. May 7, 1983. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The strike action in the collective bargaining dispute of the Industriegewerkschaft Metall (IG Metall) from 19-21 March 1974 in Bremen and Bremerhaven, Germany, Europe

The second meeting of Federal Chancellor Willy Brandt with GDR MP Willi Stoph on 21 May 1971 in Kassel was accompanied by a large number of statements for and against the Brandt government's policy of detente. Associations of Displaced Persons, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. St. Eloy Catholic Association of Metalworkers gathered in Utrecht I.V.M. New collective labor agreement banners. December 7, 1968. Utrecht

RUS, Soviet Union, Moscow: Impressions from the USSR 1972. 1. May-Demonstzration

Several hundred citizens from Nuremberg, Germany, protested against a US troop training area in the Reichswald forest in Bonn on 14 March 1973, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration Moroccan WAO Committee and WAO Komitee Amsterdam for Gak Building in Amsterdam. On the banners, O.A.: "Good social chords Morocco Netherlands" and "against abolition to arbitrariness - against damage to the WAO". April 19, 1979. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Protest demonstration of teachers against education policy Government in Irenehal in Utrecht. November 29, 1971. Utrecht

Workers of Latvia demand to join the Soviet Union.

Anefo photo collection. House of Representatives handles bill I.M. Treaty of Strasbourg (prohibition of radiopirates), Veronica demonstrators at the Binnenhof. 28 June 1973. The Hague, South Holland

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