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Lebenslaute Network Stages Musical Protest Against Refugee Conditions in Germany
Lebenslaute, a German activist network, is set to stage a musical protest in Eisenhüttenstadt and Potsdam this weekend, aiming to draw attention to the current miserable situation for refugees in Hütte and advocate for more humane treatment of asylum seekers.
The demonstration in Eisenhüttenstadt, taking place in front of the initial reception center, will serve as a platform for people with and without refugee experience to come together. The event is being led by the Lebenslaute network and will feature communal eating, drinking, and celebration alongside the musical performances.
The so-called Dublin center, located directly at the initial reception center, has been a subject of controversy due to its use to intimidate refugees and facilitate deportations. Refugees in Eisenhüttenstadt have issued a public statement demanding the abolition of the Dublin center.
In addition to the Eisenhüttenstadt demonstration, Lebenslaute will also stage a concert in Potsdam on Saturday, under the motto "With drums and trumpets against border fences and rockets". The big concert will take place in the French Church on the Bassinplatz, while a music event will take place at the "Monument for the Unknown Deserter" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A "meeting with a Russian and a Ukrainian deserter" is planned for the Potsdam event, emphasizing the anti-militaristic character of the event series. The organizers want to set a sign of welcome and draw attention to the inhuman conditions on site.
Lebenslaute, which has been engaging in bringing classical and chamber music to unexpected locations since 1986, has a history of organizing musical protests at sites of political significance, including those related to asylum and border control. The network works with anti-racist groups like Women in Exile and local organizations like the Linksjugend.
Recent events have highlighted the precarious situation of refugees in Germany. The Qassim family, genocide survivors, were deported to Iraq despite a successful appeal against a rejected asylum application. Meanwhile, Julian Daum's Jewish family is at risk of deportation at any price in Brandenburg, following the rigorous deportation practice of his predecessor.
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The musical protests organized by Lebenslaute in Eisenhüttenstadt and Potsdam, aiming to draw attention to the current refugee conditions in Germany, will also delve into topics like politics and general news, such as demanding the abolition of controversial Dublin centers and advocating against inhuman conditions on site. As part of their anti-militaristic stance, Lebenslaute will host a meeting with Russian and Ukrainian deserters in their Potsdam event, aside from the musical performances and communal gatherings. Their work, which encompasses classic and chamber music, has a strong connection to political causes, particularly asylum and border control issues.
