FAQ

Where to start? 

You can ask at the infostand! IT is there for people to start chatting and oriented and find out more around the clock also.  The workshops in the program are usually cozy and smaller groups, anyone who would like to take a first visit is invited to come for one of the workshops

Who do I address? 

  • Infostand: the first place to approach
  • Yellow vests: they are the ordners and communicate with the police
  • Pink vests: Ordner – Awareness take care of security in the camp
  • Red A on the back: Awareness – community support in case something seems wrong or if you need support. 

Contact for the Press

besetzunggegenbesatzung@systemli.org

Toilet situation

The HKW is reachable by foot/wheels in about 5 minutes, to the west (opposite direction of the Reichstag). It is open from 12:00 daily and, via its Weltwirtschaft restaurant in back (facing the Spree), till 23:00 or later. There is also the Pavillon café on Scheidmannstraße, less than 5 minutes by foot/wheels southeast, open till 22:00, but they might ask you to pay if you are not buying something. At night, we can use the eco-campers’ toilet near Otto-von-Bismarck-Allee – a key is required, ask at the infostand

How can I help at the camp?

If you would like to help by bringing food/equipment or other things, check our telegram! There is always an up to date summary of things we lack. 
If you want to help as a volunteer, we already love you! First, check the Telegram, but if you are not shy, just come by and say hi! There is always a person sitting at the info stand that will tell you which teams are in need of staff and with who to get in touch! And if you see people in west, strike a conversation! There is always more to be done.

How to schedule an event? 

You are more than welcome to offer and self-organize political education workshops, mourning spaces, resistance songs and music, screenings, reading groups, activities for children, art or banner making, etc.

We intend for the protest camp to remain a serious, political and revolutionary space. There is room for celebration and joy, but the program aims at centering the achievement of our political goals.

You can submit your event proposal using this form

Your idea must be approved by someone from the program team, which usually takes at least 24 hours. The approval is less a form of exclusion/curation and more a filter to be sure that your proposed event (a) generally fits with the goals of the camp, and (b) specifically fits within the existing schedule. There can be two program events at the same time, but for example, a loud concert at the same time as a reading group would not work.

We will curate the ongoing program from these submissions and contact you to confirm whether the camp can host your proposed idea. If you have questions, please contact us.

Protestcamp rules

To maintain the camp we have to respect some rules:

  • No calling for or praising commiting crimes.
  • No advertisement or signs of terror organizations.
  • Only participants of the protest camp may use the event area and the overnight accommodation.
  • Do not pour liquids on the grass, only into the drains in the street. 
  • No peeing and pooping outside available toilets.
  •  Nothing may be stuck into the ground. This incldues pegs in the ground when setting up the tent. Everything is to be weighted down with sandbags or water bottles instead. 
  • No tents may be placed under the trees.
  • Nothing may be tied to trees or bushes.
  • Access by the police must be guaranteed.
  • Vehicles may not drive onto the grass. 
  • All participants must be informed of the rules. 
  • Event tents have to be open.
  • … ask the infostand for the updated list

Dictionary

To communicate quickly, it is important to use the right words
These are the right definitions: 

  • Arrested: lorem ipsum
  • Detained: lorem ipsum