Inquire about launching an attack on BlackRock at the Chancellery.
📣 Special Event Alert! 📣
Join us on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Foreign Society, Dortmund, as DGB and Attac Dortmund invite you for an electrifying discussion!
The subject of this politically charged event is none other than planet-shaking financial power and its connections to German politics. Under the thought-provoking title "BlackRock in the Chancellery? Friedrich Merz and the world's largest shadow bank," globetrotting publicist and critic of globalization, Dr. Werner Rügemer, will take center stage! 🌐💰
Expect excitement from 7:00 PM sharp, at Steinstraße 48. Dr. Rügemer will dazzle us with vivid insights on the intertwining of politics and financial might, focusing on the US asset manager BlackRock—the galaxy's, er, universe's largest shadow bank! 💡️
This financial behemoth, withholding classic banking functions such as account management or branch networks but managing trillions of dollars, predominantly from the rich and powerful, has a crucial role as a global shareholder in corporations worldwide. Don't blink, you might miss how it sways economic and financial policies, even in sunny Germany, as its financial tentacles inhabit key advisory roles for governments and institutions. 🌍📈
Here's where the plot thickens: the entry of Friedrich Merz, former chairman of the supervisory board of BlackRock Germany, into the Chancellery in May has added a new dimension to this tale. Critics like Dr. Rügemer are eager to debate, pondering the implications for German democracy, economy, and political autonomy, and what possible paths for societal resistance exist. 🛡️🗣️
Free admission awaits the inquisitive minds! Don't miss out on this gripping debate that promises to be as exciting as a thriller novel! 🎨📚
🔍 Interested in the Deeper Implications? 🤔
- Impact on German Economy: How does BlackRock's vast influence sway Germany's financial market and policies? Find out if its investment decisions impact the export-driven economy and threaten to bend Germany according to its will.
- Impact on German Democracy: Can BlackRock's political influence erode trust in democracy? Will financial interests outweigh public interests, creating a divide and sowing seeds of discontent?
- Impact on Political Independence: Will Merz's views on neoliberalism pave the way for BlackRock-friendly policies, potentially jeopardizing Germany's economic stability and independence?
Stay informed, stay curious! 🤓🎯 Join the discussion and make yourself heard! 🗣️🔊
In the context of the special event on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Foreign Society, Dortmund, the discussion will delve into the intersection of finance, business, politics, and general-news, exploring the influence of BlackRock, the largest shadow bank in the world, on German economy, democracy, and political independence, given the entry of Friedrich Merz, a former chairman of BlackRock Germany, into the Chancellery. The event aims to uncover the impact of financial monoliths on policy-making and encourage dialogue and resistance for societal protection.
