CSD in Brandenburg: Celebration under police protection against right -wing threats!

CSD in Brandenburg: Celebration under police protection against right -wing threats!

on Saturday, July 12, 2025, it will be colorful in several cities in Brandenburg - and also a little tense. On this day, the Christopher Street Days (CSD) take place, which are under increased police protection. The reason for this are calls to the right -wing extremist scene for protest against these events. The police have adapted to the possible threat to ensure the safety of the participants. As n-tv , the CSDS find in cities like Bernau, Luckenwalde and Neuruppin instead of.

Especially in Bernau, where the motto "Queer stays here. Together against the right" is counted with protests. Here, several organizations have registered a counter event, including the right -wing extremist group "German youth", which mobilizes on social media. The police spokesman Roland Kamenz explains that to secure both events, a strong police presence will be on site. Mayor André Stahl has announced his support for the CSD in Bernau and will take part in the move.

increased safety requirement in the country

In the past few months there have been violent incidents that illustrate the increasing threat situation. So there was an attack on a feast for diversity in Bad Freienwalde, presumably by a group of right -wing extremists. In Falkensee, too, a counter-demonstration of supposed extremists occurred at a CSD event. This gives rise to worry, such as rbb24 .

Nevertheless, the organizers of the CSD in Bernau show great determination. You want to set an example and increase the visibility of the queer community, even considering the high suicide rate among queer adolescents. An organizer emphasizes that it is necessary to stand up for the rights and well -being of young people.

premiere in Luckenwalde

Another highlight of the day is the first CSD in Luckenwalde, which takes place on Saturday, July 11, 2025 and is considered an important sign against right -wing extremism and to queer visibility in the country. The organizers, a committed team of nine members, have set themselves high goals and are demanding advice for queer people in the region and regular training courses on diversity in schools. As Tagesschau are expected here, even if the organizers hope for a larger number.