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Copenhagen Suspended Talks With Its Campus Encampment

The rectorate paused dialogue while pursuing public access to investment holdings.

On May 21, 2024, the University of Copenhagen announced that it had suspended dialogue with students who had set up camp at its City Campus. In the same statement the rectorate said it would seek to make its portfolio holdings public. It also said it would continue to protect student protest within limits intended to keep university activities running.

The notice records two decisions at different stages. The university had already suspended a particular channel of dialogue, while portfolio publication was still an objective. The subsequent student council submission shows that investment screening remained an issue before the board after the talks had stopped.

Police and transport records by country

Evidence outside the campus case

Transport and access. A Copenhagen police duty officer said protesters blocked traffic at several points on October 2, 2025, including about ten minutes at Knippelsbro. The report does not estimate total passenger delay or business losses. Reporting with Copenhagen Police account

Policing and dispersal. Copenhagen police reported 13 detentions during the October 2, 2025 demonstration. The available account gives no additional spending or officer-hour total. Reporting with Copenhagen Police account

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