Demonstrations against right-wing extremism: AfD ban now in Germersheim!

Demonstrations against right-wing extremism: AfD ban now in Germersheim!

On Sunday, May 11th, an important rally will take place at the Königsplatz in Germersheim under the motto "AfD ban now". This demonstration is part of a nationwide wave of protest, which is directed against the alternative for Germany (AfD), which was classified by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BFV) as a secure right -wing extremist. Despite a current "standstill commitment" of the BFV, which prevents the authority prevents a public assessment of the party up to an upcoming court ruling, the concern about its influence on democracy remains high. According to Rheinpfalz will actively take part in the mobilization. The organization "Grandmas against Right" from Kandel and Südpfalz will also participate.

The rally begins at 2 p.m. and joins numerous other promotions that are planned throughout Germany to set an example against right -wing extremism. This movement is not new; It continues as a continuation of the protests from 2024, which were initiated in various cities such as Riesa, Regensburg, Hamburg and Halle in the first quarter of 2025. In particular, the AfD Federal Party Congress in January brought numerous counter -protests, in which there were partial conflicts with the police, as Wikipedia

right -wing extremism and the pluralism of society

The concern about the AfD is reinforced by its support by prominent personalities such as Elon Musk and financial backing. This contributes to perception that the AfD is a danger to democratic structures in Germany. The party is viewed by many protesters as a threat to social diversity and social peace. Dealing with migration policy measures, in particular by the CDU candidate of chancellor Friedrich Merz, is interpreted as part of a possible normalization of right-wing ideologies.

As the BFV explained in an ongoing procedure, the AfD is no longer classified as "secured extremist struts" until clarification in court, although the observations can be continued as a suspicion. This means that monitoring of the party is not set, which shows that the political tensions are still high. According to Süddeutsche brought the AfD an application to make the classification as extremist, which underlines the continuing challenges in the political spectrum.

protests against right -wing extremism attract tens of thousands of participants nationwide; The size of the demonstrations shows that many citizens are actively against the AfD and similar efforts. In cities like Munich, over 200,000 people took part in rallies, which reflects the great commitment of a broad basic democracy. However, critics warn that this mobilization of protests may not be permanent. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming weeks and what effects the upcoming rallies will have on the political landscape.