Eklat in Rosenheim: FDP from Christopher Street Day excluded!

Eklat in Rosenheim: FDP from Christopher Street Day excluded!

On Saturday, May 31st, the Christopher Street Day (CSD) will be celebrated for the third time in Rosenheim. This is an international commemorative and public holiday of the LGBTQ+ community, which is organized by Anna Gemeiner, the chairman of the LGBTQ+ Rosenheim association. The aim of the CSD is to set a political statement against discrimination, to promote self -determination and to celebrate queer people. But shortly before the event, a controversy causes a stir.

The Rosenheimer FDP was excluded from participation in the CSD, a step that ensures disputes between those involved. Marcus Moga, the chairman of the FDP, has sharply criticized the exclusion and emphasizes that queer rights should not be shattered in terms of party politics. He reminds that the FDP traditionally made high efforts to protect and support LGBTI rights, and refers to the first homosexual vice chancellor from its own ranks. Moga sees the exclusion as a decision based on political antipathy and advocates a non -partisan commitment to queer rights.

reasons for exclusion

Anna community cited as reasons for the exclusion that the political attitude of the FDP in the Bundestag, in particular the cooperation with the Union and the AfD in the asylum vote, is not in line with the values of the CSD. In addition, there were inappropriate statements by FDP members on the first CSD. Commonly emphasized that the AfD represents homophobic positions that have fueled fears in the queer community.

The decision not to invite the FDP was made jointly by the entire organization team to ensure the well -being of the participants. Talks between an FDP member and the commoner have taken place to clear out differences, but the exclusion for this year remains. The situation is to be re -evaluated in the coming year.

context of the CSD and the LGBTI movement

The Christopher Street Day is part of a long tradition of marches and protests that originate in the LGBTI movement of the early 20th century. With Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, who campaigned against the stigmatization of homosexuality, began the struggle for the rights of the LGBTQ+people in Germany. The best -known protests took place on June 28, 1969 in the Greenwich Village district of New York when the Stonewall Inn was stormed. These events led to the first pride demonstration, the "Christopher Street Liberation Day", a year later.

Today there are hundreds of Pride removals and CSDs worldwide, in which hundreds of thousands of people take part. June is considered the official Pride Month, in which the visibility for LGBTI communities is strengthened. In Germany, many CSDs are planned between April and September, including the largest in Cologne and Berlin. With all the celebrations, however, there are still unfulfilled demands, such as a self -determination law and reforms in the right of parentage.

Despite the progress, discrimination against LGBTI people remains an urgent problem. Attacks due to sexual orientation or gender identity can still be observed. A tragic example of this is the case of the trans man's Malte, which was brutally attacked after a CSD in Münster in August 2022 and died of his injuries. These exemplary incidents remind you that there is still a lot to do to ensure equal rights and security for the LGBTI community.

The current processes in Rosenheim are therefore not isolated, but reflect the ongoing struggle for recognition and equality, which is far from being completed. While the CSD is getting closer in Rosenheim, the hope that all parties will make their contribution to a respectful and inclusive dialogue and thus take into account the diversity of society.

Further information on the backgrounds and the importance of Christopher Street Day can be found on Merkur and Amnesty.