interview with some activists of the initiative for an autonomous center in Esslingen alive for some time in Esslingen the dispute over an autonomous center -
Dieselstraße
- Diesel Strasse 26 - Esslingen: July 2010, 15 clock site. On 2 June was busy near the station, a vacant house that had been accepted by the squatters temporarily as a temporary building. The debate over space Esslingen is not happening in a vacuum. Because with the argument of the "empty coffers" Halls are like
center cell because
deletion of the urban grants before From: How the Culture Committee has decided to provide financial support in 2011 to only association events, if they Neckar Forum take place in the Osterfeldhalle or the Old Town Hall. Thus exacerbating the shortage of space for meeting facilities for clubs, initiatives, youth clubs. Especially if they do not correspond to the Grant List, or the political calculations of those responsible, as also on a year-long
back and forth in relation with the financing of new premises for the cultural center "Diesel road" showed.
These spaces are not an alternative for the necessary cultural and political freedom dar. These are required for years without coming to a conclusion. For background and further plans, I had a conversation with some activists of the initiative for an autonomous center.
at 26.6. took place in Esslingen a demo for an "autonomous center" with about 60 participants . What was that about? Benno: The demonstration was a reaction to the ignorant behavior of the city. When we at the old freight terminal 2:06:10 have occupied the station Esslinger, we were by the city indicated willingness to talk, but in the end was only a strategic delaying tactic to us as soon as possible to get rid of. This highlighted the fact that the city was ready even after repeated demand at any time to negotiate.
Leone: The demonstration should reiterate our call for a self-managed open space, she was also a clear sign of our hand, we can not kidding ourselves and keep at rest.
Emma: A self-administered freedom means for us to have a space in which we are neither hierarchies nor consumerism to bow. We have also made clear by the subsequent, unannounced spontaneous demonstration that we do not pretend to be part of our protest.
has apparently lead to you the city so with the promise to negotiate a license agreement, so to say the least, verschaukelt. As you can see this: Does the city at all interested to talk to you about such a center? According to City Hall spokesman Karpentier there are non-commercial alternatives? Why you enough, the "comma" is not? Alexander: We feel ripped off by the city. The lack of discussion is for us a sign that the city has no interest in a self-managed project. The city blocked the way, since we can remember against political, non of them desired currents, such as former Antifa groups or partying punks in the city park. In contrast, Nazi problems are ignored by the city and the bourgeois press and covered up. The so-called alternatives do not meet our expectations. Either they have hierarchical structures, an emancipatory process of self-government in the way, or you're forced to consume mostly exaggerated prices.
Leone: specifically on the case of point: In the beginning we offered the comma a decent platform, was But then political restructuring, which was in the interest of the city, which led to ongoing conflicts. This example involved the use of neo-Nazis that we are not consistent enough.
In the cities, where there are autonomous centers that are so often connected with a left and alternative community. This is in Esslingen indeed rather a marginal phenomenon, right? required of you, the autonomous center covers only the "scene" or do you have other groups in sight - such as migrants?
Benno: The demand for a self-managed open space is supported by many. In this play origin, age, or the (sub) cultural background not matter as long as one is interested in the left, power-free policy. In plain English: Who can not be bothered to racism / sexism / homophobia etc. has is welcome to participate.
positioned how you to other initiatives and projects in Esslingen - as the "road diesel? This is so since the mid-1980s financial support from the city.
Alexander: Diesel road, which grew out of a close underlying motivation is a good example of self-managed space can be created in Esslingen, but history has shown the diesel road that the city is successful in the endeavor has been and is self-managed, to the extent of alternative projects for their interests. The current situation in Esslingen is similar to the front of the development of road diesel, but it is not an option for us to go to our financial dependence in the city or to let us abuse it for campaign purposes. This does not mean that people who come from similar initiatives or groups to assist us can not / should.
How can we help you? Where you hit you? Emma: The Next, we will organize a lecture on freedom is universal, and the recent "battle" in Esslingen, in the connection we want to discuss with all interested parties, as we will continue to act with respect to the action plan, creation of an initiative to establish a communication level, etc. This meeting will be on Sunday, 25.07. take place from 15 clock in the
"Diesel road" in Esslingen.
All interested are welcome to attend. A flyer to follow!
Thank you for your time and good luck!
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