Bassum in turmoil: 144 weeks of protest against the AfD and its opponents!

Bassum in turmoil: 144 weeks of protest against the AfD and its opponents!

in Bassum, Lower Saxony, demonstrations have been held every Monday for 144 weeks, initiated by the AfD district association Diepholz under the direction of Andreas-Dieter Iloff. The participants, including nurses, craftsmen and pensioners, campaign for peace, freedom and an affordable life. What started as a small vigil has now developed into large events that are accompanied by megaphones, flags and police accompaniment. Iloff emphasizes that these protests are a reflection of a wider resistance in Germany, especially in the West and demands a stronger protest culture to denounce democratic grievances. The concerns of the participants about the political situation reflect increasing dissatisfaction in society. Compact reports of the current developments.

On Monday evening, September 10, 2024, 22 members and sympathizers of the AfD gathered into a registered vigil, while around 200 counter -demonstrators were unannounced nearby. According to police spokesman Thomas Gissing, the legality of this spontaneous assembly is checked by the district. While the AfD demonstration took place from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the counter-demonstrators, including members of the country women Freudenberg-Bassum, were concerned about the party and its influence. Despite the expression of opinions, both groups remained peaceful, no insults were found. The police described the event as peaceful and plans to monitor the next three assembly. Kreiszeitung reports on the events in Bassum.

counter -demonstrations and incidents

The counter events in Bassum have found support with organizations such as "Grandma's against Right" and Antifa. There was an incident near the AfD demo, in which an explosive blister was thrown by an Antifa tag and detonated in front of a resident. As a result, criminal charges were placed against those responsible for attempted bodily harm. Organizer Erika Schneider from the counter-demonstration also violated applicable press law by photographing participants in the AfD demonstration.

The current protests of the AfD are part of a larger trend that Dr. Ansgar Klein, publisher of the research journal social movements, and managing director of the Federal Network, observed civic engagement. He realizes that Corona pandemic has changed the meeting and protest culture sustainably. Digital forms of protest have become popular, with more and more people are using social media to communicate their concerns. These changes have led to protest movements such as "Fridays for Future" or innovative groups that focus on civil disobedience. nemetschek Stiftung explains how this change affects public discourse and the political agenda.