Berlin subway screens hijacked in bold protest against tabloid media
A left-wing activist group has covered infotainment screens in Berlin’s U7 subway line with protest posters. The campaign, organized by the Raus aus BVG collective, targets content from Axel Springer’s tabloid B.Z. under the slogan #NoHateHere! Today is a Springer-free day.
The activists spent a month planning the action to avoid damaging any property. Using double-sided tape, they attached posters over the Berliner Fenster screens, which display news and ads from B.Z. The group then moved to the U6 line, focusing on newer trains with open gangways to reach more passengers.
Passenger reactions were mixed. Some showed support for the protest, while others appeared confused or critical. The collective, known for its Springer raus aus BVG campaign, has gathered over 25,000 signatures demanding an end to Springer content in public transport. Their demands include stopping B.Z. broadcasts and replacing them with public broadcasting. The group also accuses BVG of hiding behind unclear contracts and calls for greater transparency in advertising deals.
The protest highlights ongoing tensions over media influence in Berlin’s public spaces. With a petition backing their cause, the activists continue pushing BVG to cut ties with Axel Springer. The campaign’s next steps remain unclear, but their message has already reached thousands of commuters.
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