Around 350 demonstrators demand the end of the WEF
Published: Sunday, Jan 14th 2024, 16:30
Updated At: Sunday, Jan 14th 2024, 16:30
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Around 350 demonstrators called for climate justice and the end of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the Postplatz in Davos GR on Sunday. They had previously blocked the road near Davos Laret. There was a traffic jam of over 18 kilometers.
"We have finally taken the space we deserve," a spokeswoman for the demonstrators told the Keystone-SDA news agency. They had previously demanded to be allowed to walk on the main road from Küblis GR to Davos, but were directed to the hiking trails by the authorities.
When they crossed the main road at Laret, they made the most of the moment of attention. When asked, the police did not rule out legal consequences.
Symbolic protest
Arriving at Postplatz, the demonstrators called for an end to the WEF, climate justice and a stop to the power of large corporations.
Nicola Siegrist, President of Juso Switzerland, admitted in an interview with Keystone-SDA that it was very likely that their criticism would not be seen by those to whom it was directed. However, her protest is more symbolic and an appeal for all those affected to rebel against the "most powerful and richest".
There were no efforts on the part of the Juso to make direct contact with these people at the forum. According to Siegrist, he also declined an invitation to a WEF event. "Everything important is discussed behind closed doors anyway," he said.
Blame for global warming
He and his fellow protesters also blamed the leading figures in business and politics for last year's warmest year since measurements began. The current wars and crises also became the focus of the demonstrators. They demanded the expropriation of war profiteers and an international ban on trade in non-defensive weapons.
Siegrist continued to take a clear stance on the Middle East conflict and called on the protesters to shout "Free Palestine". He then clearly rejected anti-Semitic views when asked. Not all participants took part in the shouts.
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