TL;DR: The 2024 Rosa Luxemburg Conference brought 3,000+ attendees to Berlin, focusing on the decline of imperialism and solidarity movements worldwide. Debates covered NATO's provocations, militarization, and grassroots resistance from Africa to Cuba. The closing demonstration faced heavy police repression, but the event amplified the call for unity in fighting imperialism.
🔥 Berlin Hosts Epic Leftist Meet-up to Tackle Imperialism Decline 🌏
Last weekend, Berlin buzzed with revolutionary energy as the 30th International Rosa Luxemburg Conference rocked the city! 🚩 This mega-event saw 3,000+ peeps from all over Europe join in person, while thousands tuned in online 🌐. The theme? 🧐 “The Last Stand: How Dangerous is Imperialism in Decline?” 🔥
Speakers Who Brought the Heat 🎤
From the fiery opening speech by Kwesi Pratt, leader of Ghana’s Socialist Movement (delivered online due to a denied visa 😤), to passionate talks by global leftists, the conference packed a punch. Pratt highlighted Africa’s fight against neocolonialism, especially West Africa’s struggles with French influence.
💬 Emilia Neurys from Cuba’s Communist Party nailed it with this mic-drop: “Imperialism won’t give up its privileges without a fight.” 💥 She called for unity as the ultimate weapon against exploitation.
And guess who else made waves? 💣 Clare Daly, the voice of sanity in the European Parliament. She warned of rising war risks, linking today’s issues to Rosa Luxemburg’s timeless fight for peace.
Youth Vibes Hit the Spotlight 🚀
One lit part of the event was the youth activism breakout 💪. Groups like SDAJ and union youth wings (like IG Metall) tackled real-life struggles—from strikes to skyrocketing living costs 💸. Imagine being young and having to deal with broken infrastructure and talks of compulsory military service! 😓 But these Gen-Z revolutionaries came to one conclusion: #UnityIsPower.
The March: Protest with a Twist 🚩🌹
As always, the conference ended with the iconic Liebknecht-Luxemburg Demonstration, where thousands marched to honor Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht 💔. Unfortunately, it wasn’t all roses—police clamped down hard 😡. Tear gas, arrests, and violence marred the peaceful protest.
Activists defied police interference, chanting pro-Palestine slogans and condemning imperialism despite attempts to silence them. 31 arrests and four injuries later, their resolve only grew stronger 💪.
Why This Matters Now 🤔
This conference couldn’t have come at a better time. As NATO doubles down on its military presence 🌍, leftists worldwide are calling out war-mongering and wealth-hoarding. From Cuba to Palestine, this event wasn’t just about speeches—it was about action ✊.
Let’s carry the torch for Rosa Luxemburg’s vision: a fair, peaceful world that crushes imperialist greed. Will you join the movement? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🗣️
