The protests of 1968 became an important chapter in the national history of many European countries. Retrospectives, memories and analyses play a central role in the debates in Eastern and Western Europe. To what extent were the events in different European countries connected, therefore constituting a European movement? » more
The long 1968 movement in Italy lasted into the early 80s. The "Hot Autumn"
of student and workers' protests laid the foundation stone for a radical
modernisation of the country. » more
Various tendencies can be summed up under the "March 1968 events" umbrella. In reality they have only two things in common: the time (Spring 1968) and the place (Poland). » more
The student riots in 1968 were an international phenomenon. The following images show what occurred in the streets of Prague, Warsaw, Berlin or at the University of Paris. » more
A large exposition created by the bpb about the revolution of 1968 with striking objects of movement, posters, reports, pamphlets, documents and photos by Günter Zint.
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games will be held today in Beijing. But even prior to the event the Chinese leadership has been subjected to much criticism for its harsh security measures, media censorship and violations of human rights. The European press weighs the significance of the Chinese Games.
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