Tensions took a different form on Friday, April 10, 2026, as climate and anti-war activists staged a disruptive protest against defence manufacturer Rheinmetall.
The seven demonstrators glued themselves to the ground outside the company’s facility in the Gesundbrunnen district in Germany, prompting a police response.
It was reported that authorities later removed the activists, some of whom sustained minor injuries during the operation and were treated at the scene.
Chanting slogans against arms production and global conflict, the protesters accused Rheinmetall of profiting from war.
The company has seen rapid growth in recent years, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with demand for military equipment surging.
The demonstration followed another protest in March, when activists climbed onto the company’s rooftop, unfurled banners referencing Middle East conflicts, and caused property damage before being removed by police forces.