Peace prayer in Dresden: Jesus against violence and abuse of politics!

Peace prayer in Dresden: Jesus against violence and abuse of politics!

At the weekend, a conflict broke out in Dresden-Leuben that again struck the waves in the city. Two 18-year-olds were injured after they were attacked by two tunes with beer bottles. Police spokesman Marko Laske made it clear that the suspects did not go hard in the way, as was first assumed. "There were no indications for pricking with cutters," said Laske. The suspects were temporarily arrested, but were not arrested because there are no sufficient reasons for this. The background of the incident remains unclear, and a demonstration of the right group "Freie Sachsen" has already been announced for Tuesday evening, which is directed against criminal foreigners.

demonstrations and right -wing extremist mobilization

The latest events are in a larger context of right -wing extremist activities in Germany. According to the protection of the constitution, the violence -oriented personal potential of right -wing extremists has increased to around 15,300 people. This development cannot be ruled out if you consider the continued mobilization and the frequent demonstrations of the extreme rights. In 2024, 360 right -wing extremist demonstrations were registered, which further polarizes the social situation. In general, the number of right -wing extremist acts of violence increased by 11.6 % last year, which leads to concern.

As early as April 2025, there was an important “peace procession” in Dresden, which was organized by Marcus Fuchs and in which over 3,500 people took part. However, the event was not to be viewed uncritically, since it also attracted high-ranking representatives of the right-wing extremist scene, including the NPD boss Michael Brück and other controversial personalities. During the procession, no criticism of Putin's conquest campaign in Ukraine was expressed, which gives the event to be concerned how political instrumentalization works in such contexts.

attacks and social tensions

The new violent clashes in Dresden thus fit into a number of incidents that make it clear that the situation between different social groups is more tense than ever. Again and again there are attacks with xenophobic background. The increase in physical attacks and acts of violence, such as the current incident, raises questions about which measures must be taken to bring the communities together instead of splitting them further.

The upcoming demonstration of the Free Saxons and the peaceful counter -actions show that society positions itself. It is to be hoped that such initiatives can lead to better togetherness and less violence in the long term. At a time when social issues such as migration or globalization repeatedly heat the minds, it is all the more important to conduct peaceful and respectful dialogues and not be guided by extremist positions.