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CSD Bernau: Peaceful protest despite rain and right-wing resistance!
Bernau experienced a peaceful CSD on July 12, 2025 under the motto “Queer stays here”, despite announced counter-protests.
CSD Bernau: Peaceful protest despite rain and right-wing resistance!
The Christopher Street Day (CSD) took place in Bernau on July 12, 2025 - despite adverse weather conditions, the participants presented themselves at their best. Under the motto “Queer stays here,” around 600 people marched through the city to set an example for tolerance and diversity. How rbb24 info radio reported that the elevator was characterized by a positive atmosphere, even if the sky was not in the best mood.
The CSD led from the train station through the city and impressed with colorful banners and slogans such as “CSD instead of AfD” or “How can you hate love”. Mayor André Stahl (Left) was pleased with the high number of participants and the peaceful course of the event, which took place despite the constant rain. The police were on site with a large contingent because right-wing extremist counter-protests had been announced in advance. However, with around 40 counter-demonstrators, they remained in the minority Daily Mirror reported.
Violent right-wing extremist scene in view
The police reported no clashes in connection with the demonstrations, which increased the relief among the CSD participants. However, the officers discovered SS runes on the belt of a participant in the counter-demonstration, which led to an investigation into forbidden symbolism.
The Berlin CSD took place in a special context. In recent years, increasing radicalization has been observed among right-wing extremists, particularly against such events. According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, this development is considered worrying. Between June and September 2024 in particular, around 20 rallies against CSD events were recorded nationwide, which were often organized by classic right-wing extremist groups. daily news highlights that this mobilization is remarkable and poses a clear threat to queer people.
Right-wing extremist disturbances occurred particularly frequently in cities such as Bautzen, Leipzig and Zwickau. The ongoing actions there cast a shadow over the celebrations of the queer community. In view of these developments, Misbah Khan, a member of the Bundestag for the Green Party, is calling for a rethink and political answers to radicalization.
The CSD in Bernau was not only a sign of diversity, but also an indication of the challenges faced by the queer community. The campaigns against intolerance and discrimination are not only planned events like the CSD, but also an ongoing social task. Until the next celebration, it is not only important to maintain the positive energy, but also to actively advocate for an inclusive future.