CSD in Eberswalde: More security after attacks on diversity
CSD in Eberswalde: More security after attacks on diversity
Eberswalde, Deutschland - Next Saturday, June 20, Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Eberswalde, Brandenburg, is coming up. This should take place in the middle of an increased police protection after a violent attack on a feast for diversity in the neighboring city of Bad Freienwalde recently took place. Such an incident does not leave anyone cold and contributes to concern with the organizers and participants. According to Zeit , the police are well prepared to prevent disorders and offer the approximately 1,500 to 2,000 expected participants a secure framework.
But not only a festival of colors and variety is celebrated - on Saturday the AfD is also planning a summer party on the marketplace, directly opposite the CSD, which creates additional tensions. The AfD calls for a ban on the rainbow flag on public buildings and is observed by the protection of the constitution as a right -wing extremist suspicion. Demonstrations from the right-wing extremist scene are also registered against the "Pride Parade" in Berlin-Marzahn, which underlines the already tense situation in Germany, such as rbb24 reported.
increased safety precautions
In view of the current threats, the police in Eberswalde will be present with an increased use of forces, including civil servants with dogs. At the CSD events, more anti-queer attacks have recently been recorded. Last year, the number of queer anti -queer crimes in Brandenburg was 118 - an increase of around 74 percent compared to the previous year. This disturbing development goes hand in hand with a nationwide increase in queer, which, according to mopo.de, in almost every csd demonstration reflected.The organizers of the CSDs in Germany, including those in Eberswalde, are working intensively to increase the security through improved concepts and trained folders: inside. Participants are asked to travel in groups and to show queer symbols discreet if necessary. This also has to do with the "new quality of right violence", which is becoming increasingly clear in public space, as Marco Klingberg from the Brandenburg police emphasized.
a sign of solidarity
Despite the impending dangers, preparations for the CSD Eberswalde are in full swing. A colorful demonstration train is set up, which is due to start through the city center at 1:00 p.m. The goal: set a strong sign of tolerance and diversity. The number of participants optimistically estimates by the organizers with 1,500 to 2,000, which is significantly more than the first CSD in the city, which at that time mobilized around 1,000 participants.
In a climate of fear, such a cohesion is more important than ever. As so often in history, it shows that in times of threats the cohesion of the community becomes even stronger. Behind the colorful flags and the music comes to light of hope that diversity can be lived and celebrated, no matter what happens. The security forces are ready, and the queer community arises - a sign of courage and resistance to any kind of discrimination.
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