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GermanyHealth8 days ago

Calle and his collaborators Rent Rebellion: How a retirement force is working for more housing - SPIEGEL TV

Kalle Gerigk, a 66-year-old retiree, leads demonstrations in Cologne with his group of activists, known as 'Mietrebellen,' who protest against empty housing units. The group regularly gathers outside or inside buildings that have been vacant for a long time.

Kalle und seine Kölner »Mietrebellen«

Wie sich eine Rentnertruppe für mehr Wohnraum einsetzt

Wenn Kalle Gerigk in Köln loszieht, wird es laut, bunt – und nicht selten kommt die Polizei. Regelmäßig demonstriert der 66-Jährige mit seinen Mitstreitern vor oder in Häusern, in denen schon seit Langem niemand mehr wohnt.

Ein SPIEGEL-TV-Film von

Daniel Pfaender

13.06.2026, 20.31 Uhr

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Der SpiegelIndependentCenter8 days ago
Calle and his collaborators Rent Rebellion: How a retirement force is working for more housing - SPIEGEL TV

Kalle Gerigk, a 66-year-old retiree, leads demonstrations in Cologne with his group of activists, known as 'Mietrebellen,' who protest against empty housing units. The group regularly gathers outside or inside buildings that have been vacant for a long time.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a citizen-led initiative addressing housing issues without overtly favoring any political perspective. It describes the actions of the group but does not include commentary or framing that suggests a particular ideological stance.