Cologne in protest fever: AfD meets thousands of counter -demonstrators!

Cologne in protest fever: AfD meets thousands of counter -demonstrators!

On March 5, 2025, the AfD plans to carry out its second "conservative metropolitanism" in the Gürzenich in Cologne. Beatrix from Storch is expected. The Cologne police expect several thousand demonstrators who want to mobilize against the event. Previously, several counter -events have already been registered, including initiatives such as "Cologne against Right" and "Cologne", which are called up for rallies near the congress location.

The situation around the Gürzenich will be particularly tense during the congress, since the Heumarkt is probably not available as a central ranking location. The reason for this is the stands of the Rosenmontagszug, which may not be reduced in time. This forces the demonstrators to switch to smaller places or central traffic axes. Ralf Nüsser, the head of the Cologne Congress, commented on the AfD for renting and found that it could not be prevented. The party law calls for the equal treatment of all political parties when awarding public institutions.

protests and demonstrations

The AfD will not stop your conference in the ballroom of the Gürzenich, but in a smaller room on the ground floor, which normally serves as a wardrobe. This could cause the protests in front of the congress building to attract less attention. Nevertheless, three counter -demonstrations have already been announced in the area.

According to information from Express was also active to secure the area around the Gürzenich. Despite the tense situation, the protests in the past have been quiet. It is estimated that around 1,500 people took part in the counter -demonstrations on similar occasions.

legal framework conditions

The right to demonstration is an integral part of democracy in Germany. It is anchored in the Basic Law, in particular in Art. 2, Art. 5 Para. 1 and Art. 8. These articles guarantee every German citizen the right to develop the personality, expression of opinion and peaceful assembly. But the registration of demonstrations is also prescribed; This must be done at the latest 48 hours before the event at the police or the regulatory office.

The Basic Law only protects peaceful and armless demonstrations. Memonizations are prohibited and can lead to a meeting classified as "unnightful". In the worst case, this could lead to a dissolution of the demonstration by the police, priority if disruptions or dangers for public security occur.