Summ'at Ironic

Heads of state were bemused to be welcomed to the EU Summit by clapping, placard wielding,smiling activists from across Europe. As they drove in, they were cheered with "Globalise me now", "Hurrah for Nuclear power", "Make me a wage slave", and "Clone me now". The fun continued, when the Heads of State posed for their official photo. Close enough to be seen and heard by them and the press, activists cheered "More oppression now!" as police were drafted in to 'contain' people vehemently supporting global capitalism(!?) The actions followed days of workshops and discussions on the EU and globalisation, organised by Reclaim Europe! On the Saturday there was a Euromarch through Cardiff, followed by the first ever Welsh Reclaim the Streets. After this last British-based event in what has been a busy 'Hot Spring', people are keen to keep going on the issues of globalisation. To keep up to date, contact A SEED and the Counter Globalisation Network.