German punks 'invade' holiday

For the third consecutive year, the punk activist group Aktion Sylt has established a summer protest camp on the affluent German holiday island of Sylt to address issues of economic exclusion, environmental degradation, and the rise of far-right sentiments. The camp, which will host about 300 participants, is located near the local airport and will run until September 6, featuring various cultural events and discussions centered around gentrification and social justice. Authorities have mandated the camp's residents to adhere to specific guidelines, including the use of tents and chemical toilets, and have expressed confidence that the protests will remain peaceful. This year’s protest gained momentum following an incident where young locals were filmed singing xenophobic songs, further highlighting the group's agenda against elitism and social injustice. The camp is financed through donations and represents a growing movement among young leftists aimed at disrupting the seasonal leisure of the wealthy. Organizers are determined to advocate for a more inclusive and environmentally conscious future on the island, which has become increasingly inaccessible to lower-income residents due to rising costs.