Hundreds of thousands demonstrate for diversity and against right -wing extremism!
Hundreds of thousands demonstrate for diversity and against right -wing extremism!
On February 14, 2025, political minds are high in Germany. Only nine days left until the Bundestag election, and society is heavily polarized. This is reflected in both the political discussion and in the numerous demonstrations of the past few days.
This week, hundreds of thousands were mobilized across Germany to set an example against right -wing extremism and for democracy. The demonstration in Munich was particularly impressive, in which an estimated 250,000 to even more than 320,000 participants came to Theresienwiese. The initiators of the "Munich is colorful" campaign called for diversity, human dignity and cohesion. Her motto was: "Democracy needs you" and they warned of an increase in hatred and exclusion from right -wing extremist groups.
actions and reactions
Demonstrations were organized in numerous cities at a time when political tensions increase. In Bremen, for example, around 35,000 people gathered against right -wing extremism, while in Rostock around 3,000 under the motto "All against fascism - Rostock stands together!" took to the street. According to the police, 24,000 people also took part in a similar event in Hanover, in which Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called the population for a daily commitment to democracy.in Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse protested a total of around 25,000 people against a shift to the right. In Gießen, for example, 13,000 people gathered after a rally, while in Darmstadt the number of participants far exceeded the expectations.
attack in Munich and other current events
In the middle of this political climate, a suspected attack occurred in Munich, in which a 24-year-old was arrested and at least 30 people were injured. Some details of the incident remain unclear because the perpetrator is to be demonstrated to the judge. This incident took place parallel to the Munich security conference, in which over 60 heads of state and government are present and discuss the global security questions.
In addition, a draft law causes discussions to abolish the limited quarterly budget for general practitioners. The draft is treated in the Federal Council today, while the citizens in Rhineland-Palatinate are eagerly awaiting the results of a sample for doctor's appointments that have just been completed.
The effects of these political and social tensions are not only at short notice. In particular, the younger sections of the population, such as Anna Düpre from Hermeskeil, are committed to a respectful exchange in debates. Their commitment reflects the great concern that many citizens feel about current political developments that are intensively observed by politicians and the media.
While the temperatures are falling up to -6 degrees this week, political spring remains to be seen, because things are in motion -in society and in the election campaign for the Chancellery.
How the current developments will influence opinion formation in Germany remains to be seen. Citizens are faced with an election that not only decides on the future of the political landscape, but also about the social climate in society.
For more information and a deeper analysis of the current situation, read the reports on swp , and the article on To demos against right -wing extremism .
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