Incident at Career Fair in Jena: Bundeswehr Stand Attacked
An incident occurred at a career fair in Jena involving the Bundeswehr information stand. Six individuals now face police or legal consequences for the action.
Protest
PETA Action in Jena City Center: Activists Stage Human Meat Packaging
The animal rights organization PETA is planning a sensational protest action in the city center of Jena for the coming Monday. With a life-sized “meat tray” in which an activist is packaged deceptively realistically, the organization aims to set a drastic sign against industrial animal farming.
Another School Strike in Jena: 1,000 Students Protest Against Conscription
Jena, March 06, 2026 – On Thursday, numerous young people in Jena once again took to the streets to protest against a possible reintroduction of compulsory military service. Approximately 1,000 students participated in the second edition of the nationwide school strike in the university city.
1,000 students demonstrate in Jena against compulsory military service
For the second time in a row, around 1,000 students in Jena have taken to the streets to protest against a possible reintroduction of compulsory military service. The protest was peaceful and part of a nationwide school strike.
Protest against Conscription: Jena Students Call for Another School Strike on Thursday
Jena, 04.03.2026 – The debate over the restructuring of military service continues, and local youth are speaking out once again. For tomorrow, Thursday, students in Jena are calling for another school strike to demonstrate against the federal government’s military policy plans.
Protest at Holzmarkt: Jenaer Schulstreikbündnis Demonstrates Against Conscription Plans
Jena, 02.03.2026 – The Jenaer Schulstreikbündnis is mobilizing for a city-wide protest next Thursday. The demonstration focuses on the current political debate regarding a possible reintroduction of compulsory military service.
700 People at Demonstration in Jena: Protest for Maja T. Accompanied by Pyrotechnics and Emotions
Key Facts at a Glance Date: Saturday, February 07, 2026 Location: Jena Innenstadt Participants: More than 700 people Occasion: Solidarity rally for Maja T. / Criticism of the verdict Notable incidents: Use of pyrotechnics, heavy police presence JENA. On Saturday evening, the Jena Innenstadt became the scene of a loud and emotionally charged political rally. … Read more
Following Verdict in Hungary: Hundreds Protest in Jena for Maja T.
At a Glance Occasion: Protest against the sentencing of Jena-born non-binary person Maja T. in Budapest. Attendance: Police estimate approx. 700; organizers speak of over 1,000 participants. Incidents: Ignition of pyrotechnics and violations of the ban on facial coverings. Outcome: Four criminal charges and several administrative offense proceedings. Jena. A clear sign of solidarity and … Read more