As with all recent G8 summits, the event drew large protests, part of the anti-globalization movement. The main demonstration took place 2 June 2007 in the nearby city of Rostock and was the starting event for a week of protests and blockades.
As with all recent G8 conferences, the event was met with significant protests, part of the anti-globalization movement. The main protest occurred on June 2, 2007, in the nearby city of Rostock and marked the beginning of a week-long series of demonstrations and blockades.