Demonstration in Fulda: hundreds of democracy and against right -wing extremism!

Demonstration in Fulda: hundreds of democracy and against right -wing extremism!

On Friday evening, February 21, 2025, several hundred people gathered on the Uniplatz in Fulda to demonstrate against right -wing extremism and for democracy. The event, organized by the alliance "Fulda is opposite" in cooperation with around 80 other organizations, illustrated the growing commitment of civil society against the right rate in Germany. The police estimated the number of participants at around 700, while the organizers reported around 1,000 people present.

It should be emphasized that numerous groups and organizations, including churches, unions, clubs, cultural makers and sports clubs, took part in the rally. While the SPD and the Greens called for participation, the CDU and FDP remained offset. The motto of the rally "Our Crosses have no hooks" not only represented a clear point of view against right -wing extremist ideologies, but also called for more climate protection.

politics and encouragement for democratic values ​​

Andreas Goerke, an organizer of the event, emphasized that this demonstration should not serve as an advertising for parties. In fact, no representatives of political parties spoke on stage. This decision underlined the focus on a broad social movement that turned against increasing radicalization. Abdulkerim Demir, a member of the Fulda foreigners' advisory board, also commented on the strengthening of right -wing extremists and found that the problems in Germany were not with foreigners. Instead, he called for attention to important topics such as economic policy.

The demonstration in Fulda is not isolated, but is part of a larger trend. According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, over 1.98 million people have participated in protests against right -wing extremism all over Germany in the past three weekends. These mass demonstrations give the so -called "silent majority" a voice and show that many people actively work for democracy.

social reflection and challenges

experts see both positive and challenging aspects. Political scientist Ursula Münch praised the commitment of the citizens that refuse to make the demands of extremists. Historian Hedwig Richter emphasized that such demonstrations strengthen the feeling for human dignity and equality. Extremism researcher Andreas Zick also points out that the visibility and reactivation of the culture of remembrance play an important role in dealing with right -wing extremist structures.

Nevertheless, there are also cautious voices, such as the protest researcher Dieter Rucht, who indicates the possible hardening of the fronts between the right and democrats. The persistent commitment beyond the demonstrations is seen by many experts as crucial for further political development.

In the past few weeks, criticism of the CDU and its candidate for Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also been loud, whose suggestions for a sharper migration policy met with great resistance. This debate is reflected in the broad social unrest and is further fueled by the current events in Germany.

The demonstration in Fulda is therefore not only a sign of solidarity, but also an appeal for strengthening democratic values ​​in society.

For more information about the demonstration in Fulda, please read Fuldaer Zeitung , hessenschau.de and Tagesschau .