Activists Occupy Vacant 'Bierpinsel' Building in Berlin to Protest Budget Cuts and Vacancy
Activists have occupied the long-vacant 'Bierpinsel' building in Steglitz, Berlin, to protest against budget cuts and vacant properties. The group aims to draw attention to the 'massive vacancy in Steglitz and overall Berlin', criticizing 'democracy-hostile social cuts' by the Berlin Senate.
The activists, who entered the building around 4:30 AM, hope to create a self-managed community center in the 'Bierpinsel'. This move comes as the current owner, ImmoMa GmbH, has not yet started any renovations or new operations in the building, which has been vacant for over two decades due to structural issues and regulatory problems.
The occupation coincides with a neighborhood festival nearby, addressing similar issues of cuts and vacancy. The activists aim to highlight the value of local cultural institutions threatened by funding cuts and to raise awareness about the widespread vacancy problem in the city.
The activists' occupation of the 'Bierpinsel' building in Steglitz is a clear statement against budget cuts and vacancy in Berlin. They plan to use the space to create a community center, demonstrating the potential of vacant properties to serve the community when properly managed.
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