Festival in Jamel before the end? Authorities put pressure on Lohmeyers!

Festival in Jamel before the end? Authorities put pressure on Lohmeyers!

in the village of Jamel, which has been known as a stronghold for neo -Nazis since 1992, the renowned festival “Jamel Rockt the Förster” threatens to get out of the course. This anti-Nazi festival should take place on August 22 and 23, 2025, but the organizers are facing considerable challenges due to official requirements and financial disputes. As reported by the page Indymedia , over 90 percent of the villagers of neo -Nazis and for the first time celebrated the headlines in 1992 when Hitler's birthday celebrated. A judgment of the Schwerin Administrative Court from 2022 even describes Jamel as a "village community" that strives for a "nationally liberated zone".

The Lohmeyers, who moved to Jamel in 2004 and actively committed themselves against Neo -Fascist activities, had to experience attacks again and again in the past. Her barn burned down, and on New Year's Eve 2024/25, alleged neo -Nazis penetrated her property. Despite these threats, the Lohmeyers have been making a sign against right -wing extremism since 2007 and successfully organized the festival, which attracted around 3,500 visitors in 2024. But now the numerous difficulties could endanger the implementation of the festival in 2025.

legal disputes and requirements

The difficulties for the organizers begin with a high fee of almost 8,000 euros, which the municipal council of Gägelow decided in January 2025. Before that, the use of the municipal areas for the festival was free of charge. The Lohmeyers had unsuccessfully submitted an urgent application to the Schwerin Administrative Court in May 2025. Recently, on June 26, 2025, another urgent application was rejected, which was directed against announced requirements of the district, including an alcohol ban and the prohibition of the use of two parking areas. In its judgment, the court found that no need for legal protection was proven, which made the situation more difficult for the organizers, as LTO

The uncertainties and hard conditions make the organizers worry about the festival. Local politics also played a role. The CDU and the AfD recently received over 60 percent of the votes in the 2024 local elections - a sign that the political framework for the festival is extremely tense. The district of Nordwestmecklenburg also plans to hinder the event through strict measures.

a problem for society as a whole

The background of these arguments can not only be seen locally. On the contrary: it turns out that right -wing extremist structures are also a threat beyond the borders of Jamel. According to the protection of the constitution, a total of 50,250 people are attributable to right -wing extremist personal potential in 2024 - an increase of almost 10,000 compared to the previous year. The number of right -wing extremist acts of violence also increased by 11.6 percent to 1,281 cases. This increase is a serious challenge for social stability, which also gains significant relevance in Jamel.