Demonstrators demand diversity and democracy in Landau!

Demonstrators demand diversity and democracy in Landau!

On January 30, 2025, a spontaneous demonstration in front of the CDU office occurred at 9 p.m. on Kramstrasse in Landau. The reason for this protest was dissatisfaction with the result of a vote in the Bundestag. It was estimated that between 150 and 500 people gathered, many of them wore visible symbols such as flags of the Antifa. The protest took place in a tense atmosphere, in which some residents felt an bad feeling and withdrawn from the area.

The demonstrators called provocative slogans and were accompanied by a strong police presence that was on site with emergency cars. This unannounced event shows the growing unrest among the population, which is expressed in various groups.

demonstrations for diversity and democracy

Already on Sunday, January 29th, another important demonstration took place in Landau, which was under the motto "We are Landau! We are southern Palatinate - all together for democracy and diversity - together against right". This event, which was organized by an alliance of parties, associations, unions and churches, attracted several thousand people and was characterized by colorful transparent and posters.

The participants who came together at Rathausplatz at 2 p.m. heard seven speeches that were framed by music from the band "Friends". The speakers included Jacques Delfeld, chairman of the regional association of German Sinti and Roma, as well as Klara Kreither and David Rosenberg from the Jewish Student Association Hinenu. The speakers emphasized the need to support those affected and victims of fascism. A demonstrator from the AStA distracted from the topic at short notice, which, however, did not significantly influence the mood.

The central message

The central message of this demo was clear: "No space for agitation, hatred and exclusion". The will of the participants to promote diversity and togetherness remained unmistakable. The police and regulatory office ensured a smooth course of the event, and the organizers, Klaus Eisold and Tanja Sattler, were thanked for their commitment.

Such social movements are not only part of the current political landscape in Germany, they also reflect international trends i.e.S. in protest research. Various social movements, such as Fridays for Future or the feminist protests, illustrate the efforts of society to denounce abuses and actively stand up for changes. This dynamic is an expression of political engagement “on the street” and is related to the current challenges of democracy.