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Parchim sets an example: 150 for diversity and tolerance on the streets!
In Parchim, 150 people demonstrate for diversity and tolerance at the CSD, despite counter-protests from the right-wing spectrum.
Parchim sets an example: 150 for diversity and tolerance on the streets!
On June 29, 2025, last Saturday, the small town of Parchim was the scene of a lively protest for diversity and queer rights. Around 150 people came together to send a clear message under the motto “Love conquers all hate”. This demonstration took place as part of Christopher Street Day (CSD) and was planned in response to two right-wing extremist counter-demonstrations that had been announced in advance. While the organizers expected a total of 200 participants, the actual number of participants was slightly lower. Despite the challenge of counter-demonstrations, which ostensibly took place under the guise of child protection, the queer demonstration was peaceful.
The protesters came from various organizations such as the Initiative for Democracy and Diversity in Ludwigslust, the Jusos, the Left Youth Solid as well as the Grandmas Against the Right and the Pride Rebellion. Among these committed people was a bus with around 40 participants from the Fusion Festival in Lärz who came to support. High-profile speakers such as MV's Equal Opportunities Minister Jacqueline Bernhardt and state parliament member Steffi Pulz-Debler also took the opportunity to express their solidarity.
Counter-demonstrations and police action
The counter-demonstrations registered by right-wing groups attracted a total of 140 participants, but only 26 of them were on site for the actual demonstration. Among these were members of the violent group Aryan Circle and the Parchim Patriots. A single participant in the right-wing demonstration wore a shirt with the forbidden slogan “Blood and Honor” and had to accept a complaint. The police, who were on site with 130 officers, reported that both events had been peaceful so far.
A notable point was that the events originally planned after the demonstration were canceled, possibly in consideration of the tense situation. Despite the protests, there was no cause for concern; the police simply issued a complaint for violating the masking law. By the way, the situation in other cities is similarly tense. A CSD is expected in Schwerin next Saturday, where right-wing extremist counter-demonstrations are expected again taz.de reported.
A look at Munich
A colorful CSD was also celebrated in Munich on the same weekend. Under the motto “Liberté, Diversité, Queerité”, 250,000 people marched through the streets, including 20,000 participants in the truck train. Security was also high in the Bavarian capital, with 750 police officers on duty. The event was peaceful until the afternoon, despite a thorough review of security concepts in advance due to previous incidents at other CSDs. The fight against right-wing extremists and populists was also a central topic there, which shows that the topics of diversity and acceptance are being discussed on the streets nationwide.
Overall, it can be said that CSD events like the one in Parchim, but also in Schwerin and Munich, offer indispensable opportunities to stand up for equality and acceptance and to actively protest against discrimination. The commitment of the people in Parchim and elsewhere shows that the movement for diversity remains strong and will not be intimidated by counter-demonstrations.