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05/11/2009

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student protest: "coffin burial" to demo The "Day of Action Free Education for All" continued on Thursday, the student protests in Graz. At noon, a coffin was lowered as a symbol of education in the Mur. About 1,200 students took part in a demonstration.

march through downtown Graz "croaked education because ignorance reigns," "Freedom through Education", "Our education is your board," or - these and similar slogans were on the banners of the students. Some 1,200 participants - far fewer than expected - marched in the late afternoon from the Karl-Franzens-University critical to the sounds of music through the Old City.

protest against restrictions on access The demands of the "Ang'fressenen" - as the students describe themselves on posters themselves - have remained the same. "Abolish the tuition total, no restrictions, more course places and a better teacher ratio, which means more teachers to fewer students," said Cengiz Kulac student representatives.

support from the Austrian Trade Union Federation and faculty Supports were the protesting students by teachers and by the Austrian Trade Union Federation - whistles were distributed. "The Austrian Trade Union solidarity with the students because we have asked the Austrian Trade Union Federation for years to free access to education We must not be forgotten. The students of today are the workers of tomorrow," said a representative of the trade union youth.

FH students remained with book in hand
Even at midday remained around 50 students of the FH Joanneum in Graz two minutes with a book in his hand, and thus provided them with irritation at the passers-by. "We want this action to the poor equipment our library to draw attention, "said one activist.

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