“Since 1971 the commune’s 800 residents, inspired by the ideals of peace and free love, have maintained a free-wheeling idyll in this former navy base … But the clashes with the authorities [on issues such as tax, benefits and marijuana use] has brought about changes in the attitudes of a traditionally tolerant Danish society.”

Time magazine reports that Europe’s last commune, Christiania, is fighting for its survival as traditionally-liberal Danish society and the conservative government grow less tolerant of such ideals. Full article here.

Posted Monday, July 23rd, 2007 @ 8:06 am
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