CSD events in danger: Right attacks are dramatically increasing!

CSD events in danger: Right attacks are dramatically increasing!

This day's time, the security of the LGBTQ community in Germany is increasingly being put to the test. More and more right -wing activists threaten and disturb parades and rallies dedicated to diversity and tolerance. The Christopher Street Day (CSD) events in particular, which are to take place nationwide in the coming months, are the focus of this growing willingness to use violence. Already last year, on June 15, 2024, there was an attack on the queer city festival "For a colorful Bad Freienwalde" in Brandenburg. A shock for the participants: a group of about twelve hooded grip, and the incident ended with three injuries, while the police were not present. Such events throw a shadow on the upcoming celebrations.

The increase in queer -anti -querus attacks is alarming. Advice centers reported an increase of 40 % of attacks compared to the previous year. In 2024, a total of 354 attacks were counted, while there were 245 a year earlier. The Amadeu Antonio Foundation registered 55 attacks specifically at CSD events, which were often accompanied by counter-demonstrations. The increase in threats to CSD organizers is also worrying: inside that create a clear climate of fear. In West Germany it was forced to cancel several CSDs or to convert it into simpler rallies.

politics and activism

But the LGBTQ community is not beaten. Initiatives such as "Pride Soli Ride" and "We are the colorful hinterland!" are actively involved in the protection and visibility of your events. In Saxony-Anhalt, eleven CSD parades are planned for the summer of 2024, although reports on threats make preparations difficult. There are also 23 CSDs on the program in Brandenburg, with other trendy right -wing counter -protests. 15 events are planned in Thuringia, many of them for the very first time, and the CSD in Berlin is faced with financial difficulties because sponsors withdraw due to global developments.

The context of the attacks

of the right-wing extremist scene is the LGBTQ+movement as an enemy image that is used to spread racist and nationalist ideologies. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution observes an increasing number of queer anti -queer statements and violent attacks. Especially during the Pride Month, right -wing extremists use this time to express their views in a public effect. In recent years there has been a continuous increase in verbal attacks on the queer scene. The idea of ​​a "gender propaganda" is propagated to gain bourgeois support and to fuel fears.

This complex situation requires urgent political answers, because the endangerment of queer is a challenge that cannot be ignored. The green member of the Bundestag Misbah Khan emphasized the need to take measures against radicalization. A Democratic promotion law that has been on ice for a year and a half is intended to support clubs and organizations to strengthen democracy and prevent extremism. But until the time comes, the pressure on the LGBTQ community remains high.

The threat situation is particularly pronounced in East Germany, where the visibility and safety of the LGBTQ community is very endangered by the activities of right-wing extremists. Maintaining the celebrations and cohesion within the community are more important than ever.