Reality Check: Why we need to talk about Köpi and Accountability.

We are FLINTA* who are active in autonomous spaces. We care about these projects, but we can no longer ignore the toxic patterns that keep coming up. The current situation in Köpi shows us one thing: Political slogans aren’t enough. We need a real culture of looking after one another.

1. Why Call-outs Matter: When internal talks lead nowhere and people keep protecting their friends, a public call-out is often the only way to break the silence. It’s not about attacking a project—it’s about demanding a reaction when everything else has failed. If the internal tools for justice don’t work, we have to find other ways to make safety a priority.

2. Facing the Past in Köpi: We believe it’s vital to bring old cases of sexualized violence back into the conversation. In a place like Köpi, the past shapes the present. Ignoring old harm doesn't make it disappear; it just lets it sink into the walls. We need to re-evaluate these situations to understand who was protected and why. A safer future is only possible if we are honest about our history.

3. Real Transformative Justice: We need to move away from just "managing" incidents. For us, Transformative Justice means changing the very structures that allow violence to happen. This is on the collective. It’s about more than just house bans—it’s about long-term support for survivors and reflecting on your own role. If a group can’t do this alone, they should be open to external help instead of hiding behind a false idea of autonomy.

Final Thoughts: Solidarity is not a blank check. We want spaces where our political ideals and our personal safety go hand in hand. Accountability is a process, and it’s time it finally started. We have to ask ourselves if Köpi can still be a place for solidarity. If the project refuses to change, the scene will have to discuss what that means for our future support and networking.