Attack on queer rally in Bad Freienwalde - police investigated

Attack on queer rally in Bad Freienwalde - police investigated

In Bad Freienwalde, a worrying incident occurred on June 16, 2025. A group of hooded has attacked a rally against right -wing ideas. In this attack, there was a serious breach of the peace, for which the police are now investigating. As Zeit Online , at least two people were slightly injured in the attack, and the perpetrators fled in an unknown direction before the police were able to arrive.

The rally, in which many members of the queer community took part, was part of a variety of actions that were directed against growing intolerance and discrimination. However, the already tense situation for queer people in Germany is further tightened with such attacks. According to an analysis by the Federal Criminal Police Office and the Federal Ministry of the Interior, there is an alarming trend: In 2023, an increase in queer -anti -crime was registered by almost 50 % compared to the previous year, and the trend is rising. This emerges from a management report, which the Federal Center for Political Education

attack on diversity

The attack in Bad Freienwalde is only part of a worrying pattern. In recent years in particular, right-wing extremists and violent groups have increasingly committed attacks on queer events in Germany, with Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt being identified as hotspots. Many of these attacks are considered politically motivated hate crime and are aimed specifically against people with certain identities and characteristics.

The queer community, which questions practices and norms, not only struggles with hostility in this context, but is also exposed to an increased risk. According to a report by the Federal Criminal Police Office, a total of 1,785 queer -anti -queer crimes were recorded in 2023, with about a third of these cases being traded from a right -wing extremist context. These are often attractive statements, insults and physical attacks.

Together against hate

The sad truth is that society is challenged to actively oppose such attacks. Even if many want to close their eyes to reality, the topic of queer hostility must be at the top of the agenda. This is the only way to stand together for a respectful and tolerant society. The attack in Bad Freienwalde is an acute example of the fact that there is an urgent need for action.

How things go in Bad Freienwalde and what measures are taken remains exciting. The police work on the investigation of the incident and are looking for the refugee perpetrators.