Anti-globalization protests in Prague

Most radical activists tried to prevent the opening of the summit by blocking access roads to the Prague Congress Centre.

[citation needed] Tear gas and water cannons were used to force back a breakaway group of activists that attempted to reach the summit venue to shut down the meetings of the global financial institutions.

[1] Additionally this action was marked by the emergence of both the "pink bloc" and the "white overall" tactics used by the Italian radical group Ya Basta!.

Many video activist groups from across the EU joined up to share footage and produce a number of documentaries.

UK-based Undercurrents produced Revolting in Prague, giving a street view of the various blockade groups.