Masked people attack diversity in Bad Freienwalde – two injured!

Masked people attack diversity in Bad Freienwalde – two injured!

Last Sunday, June 15, 2025, a peaceful event in Bad Freienwalde, Brandenburg, was violently disrupted by a group of masked attackers. The aim of this event of the “Bad Freienwalde is colorful” initiative was to set an example for diversity and to demonstrate against the shift to the right in society. How daily news Reportedly, around a dozen masked people gained access to the market square around 12 p.m. and attacked affected participants.

According to eyewitness reports, the attackers were armed with wooden sticks and other striking tools. At least two people from the queer community were slightly injured but did not require medical treatment. The targeted use of violence could not go unnoticed: Brandenburg Interior Minister René Wilke condemned the incident and announced that he would travel to Bad Freienwalde to get an idea of ​​the situation.

Sign of the attack

The incident did not come as a surprise to the organizers, who had already reported disruptions in advance. As in an article by mz.de mentioned, around 40 posters that were intended to draw attention to the event were torn down or stolen. The police have now launched an investigation into dangerous bodily harm and a violation of the assembly law. However, the attackers fled before the officers arrived and have not yet been identified. The event itself opened despite the attack, and the site was secured by 25 heavily armed officers.

The aim of the rally was to bring the local community together and take a stand against hatred and incitement. Numerous activities were planned, including a children's program, live music and a graffiti workshop. It is particularly important for members of the queer community who actively participate in these initiatives to stand up against discrimination.

A wide-ranging context

The memorial event, which also took place on this day, remembered the victims of the murders of homosexual prisoners in the Klinkerwerk, a subcamp of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. This event highlighted the importance of diversity and highlighted the discrimination that sometimes persists to this day. Prof. Dr. Axel Drecoll, director of the Brandenburg Memorials Foundation, emphasized how important it is to stand up for the rights and visibility of queer people. Even in the context of the CSD, which took place that day in Oberhavel, it is crucial to position yourself against right-wing extremist tendencies - as well taz.de reported.

The political mood in Bad Freienwalde is tense, as the election results of the 2025 federal election show: over 40% of the population voted for the AfD. This makes the need to advocate for diversity and tolerance all the more urgent. What happened last Sunday is a clear indication that there is not just a “black sheep” in the community, but a very real threat against those who advocate for a diverse and inclusive society.