Dockers against arms: Fighting weapons trade in Europe’s ports

30 March 2022

Lorenzo Buzzoni

Manuel Rico

Unchecked Power/Military Power Europe

Dockers against arms: Fighting weapons trade in Europe’s ports

Lorenzo Buzzoni

Manuel Rico

30 March 2022

About Military Power Europe

Europeans have woken up to a threat of war after several decades of peace and progress for most. This realisation, caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine, is about to fundamentally change the nature of the European Union.

Dockers in Italy are protesting against the arms export to Saudi Arabia. They face mighty political and economical interests - and criminal charges. In Spain, Germany and France, protests are led by social movements and NGOs.

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