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Right-wing extremists attack diversity festival in Bad Freienwalde: investigations are ongoing!
A right-wing extremist attack on the diversity festival in Bad Freienwalde injured participants; a suspect was identified.
Right-wing extremists attack diversity festival in Bad Freienwalde: investigations are ongoing!
In Bad Freienwalde, a small town in Märkisch-Oderland, a shocking attack was carried out on the diversity festival “Bad Freienwalde is colorful” on June 17, 2025. The police have now identified a suspect, a young man from Bliesdorf who is closely connected to the right-wing extremist scene. This is reported by the daily news.
During the attack on Sunday, festival participants, including members of the queer community, were attacked by a group of masked attackers. They were armed with striking tools and wooden sticks and injured at least two people. Despite the attack, the festival continued boldly with police escort Berlin newspaper reported.
Previous attacks
This is not the first time the alleged attacker has been in the spotlight. In the past he has attracted attention several times through attacks on similar events. In 2024, he tried to disrupt the diversity festival with arms and also became active in the run-up to the “Christopher Street Day” in Berlin. He failed because of the safety precautions taken by the participants. The connection to his membership in the right-wing extremist micro-party “The Third Way” sheds additional light on his motives, as recorded in the police and state security investigations.
Various organizations that advocate tolerance and against right-wing extremism have commented on the incident. The Brandenburg Action Alliance explained that such attacks on civil and queer events represent a recurring problem. In view of the violent attacks, the Amadeu Antonio Foundation is also issuing a warning to the public and speaks of a dangerous development that particularly threatens queer events.
The reaction of politics
Shortly after the incident, the Brandenburg state government also expressed its dismay at the aggression and called for the circumstances to be clarified quickly. She urges society to stand united against such attacks in order to protect democratic engagement and diversity.
The incident in Bad Freienwalde is not only an alarming sign, but also shows the ongoing need to fight against extremism and intolerance. The events underline that civil society must stand together to set an example for values such as tolerance, diversity and respect.