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Peaceful CSD in Bautzen: 3,000 people set an example for diversity!
On August 11, 2025, the CSD took place in Bautzen with around 4,000 participants, which stood up for queer rights, despite right-wing counter-protests.
Peaceful CSD in Bautzen: 3,000 people set an example for diversity!
On Sunday, August 11, 2025, Christopher Street Day (CSD) took place in Bautzen and brought both bright colors and serious messages to the city. Around 4,000 queer and non-queer people gathered to demonstrate for the rights of queer people. The participants carried rainbow flags that made it clear: Every person is allowed to love whoever they want, every person is different and everyone is worth the same
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The event was peaceful and without violence. How MDR Reportedly, the police increased their presence to ensure that the CSD and the counter-demonstration, in which around 450 right-wing extremists took part, remained separated. Fortunately, this number was lower than the previous year, when more than 600 right-wing extremists were mobilized.
Solidarity under pressure
Luna Möbius, a passionate speaker at the CSD, emphasized the need for freedom and safety for queer people. Jonas Löschau, one of the co-organizers, opened with a clear message of sustainable visibility for queer lifestyles in rural areas and highlighted how important solidarity is during this time. The event was accompanied by glitter, bubbles and live music by Kraftklub, which gave the demo a cheerful atmosphere.
But the shadow of the right-wing counter-demonstrators could not be overlooked. How Mirror reported, they not only unanimously expressed hate slogans, but also managed to pose challenges to the queer community. Anti-fascist activists from all over Germany also came to show their support and protect the queer community. Zach, a neighborhood resident, spoke about how present the threat of neo-Nazis is in the area.
A recurring phenomenon
The background to the tension becomes clearer when you take a look at the increasing crimes against queer people in Germany. Loud daily news 1,785 anti-queer crimes were recorded in 2023, an increase of around 50 percent compared to 2022. But the CSD participants joined together not to allow these threats, which culminated in the blockade of the right-wing march.
The positive response to the CSD was not lacking; Karsten Vogt, Mayor of Bautzen, was pleased with the peaceful implementation and the large turnout. So it remains to be hoped that the CSD events in Bautzen can continue to take place in the future, despite the challenges that the queer community still has to overcome.