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The autonomous scene consists of loosely connected networks using various organisation names and action names. These networks often cooperate during joint campaigns. There is a division into two camps; one consisting of groups advocating traditional political activity and non-violence, and the other consisting of groups advocating and using violence.
The autonomous scene aims for a classless and fair society, which will result in a fairer world order, where globalization does not take place at the expense of the third world.
To achieve its goals, the autonomous scene advocates direct action, claiming that as the existing structures cannot solve the problem of injustice, extra-parliamentary methods are necessary to achieve change. The struggle must be advanced in everyday situations, on a daily basis. Actions are carried out not only against supranational organisations, financial conglomerates, multinational corporations and authorities, but also against individuals considered to maintain the existing power structures.
The autonomous scene displays an array of ideological currents, with anarchism being one of the fundamental ones. The scene is opposed to all forms of oppression, which they claim exists on all levels, e.g. the rich oppressing the poor and men oppressing women.
Direct action is advocated
To achieve its goals, the autonomous scene advocates direct action, claiming that as the existing structures cannot solve the problem of injustice, extra-parliamentary methods are necessary to achieve change. The struggle must be advanced in everyday situations, on a daily basis. Actions are carried out not only against supranational organisations, financial conglomerates, multinational corporations and authorities, but also against individuals considered to maintain the existing power structures.
Various ideologies join forces against oppression
The autonomous scene displays an array of ideological currents, with anarchism being one of the fundamental ones. The scene is opposed to all forms of oppression, which they claim exists on all levels, e.g. the rich oppressing the poor and men oppressing women.
This aversion to hierarchical power is one reason for the flat organisational structures. Networks seldom have formal leaders or clear rules on how to act. Usually, anyone sympathizing with the ideology of a particular network may act in the name of that network or of a particular campaign. The actual issues are more important than belonging to a group, and it is very common that supporters engage in several networks or campaigns at the same time.
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