Suche
CSD and counter-demonstrations: District imposes strict requirements!
On September 2, 2025, the Freiberg district will issue a general order for gatherings, including CSD and counter-demonstrations, with affected areas and rules of conduct.
CSD and counter-demonstrations: District imposes strict requirements!
In the colorful and lively city of Freiberg, increased gathering activity is expected next Saturday, September 2nd, 2025. Christopher Street Day (CSD) and two counter-demonstrations are on the agenda. As Landkreis Mittelsachsen reports, the assembly authority has already predicted a mid-three-digit number of participants. In view of this dimension, the authority has issued a general order that will apply from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The order restricts gatherings to a specific area, which includes Meißner Ring, the Iron Snake, Zuger Strasse, Annaberger Strasse and Leipziger Strasse. In addition, a certain potential for danger is assumed, which is why rules have been issued in particular for participation in the meetings. In addition, it is expected that further meetings could possibly take place spontaneously.
Rules and guidelines for participants
The general order and the associated rules only affect participants in the meetings. Prohibited items and behavior include, but are not limited to:
- Einheitliche schwarze Kleidung
- Verkleidungen (außer wenn zwei Gesichtsmerkmale erkennbar sind)
- Sturmhauben und schwarze Springerstiefel
- Pyrotechnik und Glasflaschen
- Geschlossenes Marschieren, besonders im Gleichschritt
These measures have been taken by the authority to ensure that the gatherings are peaceful. It is important to emphasize that freedom of assembly, as enshrined in Article 8 of the Basic Law, is a valuable good that applies to everyone in Germany. Generalized bans on gatherings are only permissible if an immediate threat to public safety and order can be proven Rechtslupe explains.
The legal framework
Freedom of assembly is not only a fundamental part of our democratic society, but also an expression of political expression University of Potsdam analyzed. A ban on gatherings is only the last resort that can be issued if there is a proven risk. There have been cases in the past where such bans have been declared unlawful due to a lack of evidence of a real threat.
In Freiberg, too, people remain curious as to whether the situation surrounding the CSD and the two counter-demonstrations will be peaceful. The signs point to heated debates, which should, however, take place within the framework of the legally enshrined freedom of assembly. The city has already signaled that it will respond to what happened later today.
Overall, for successful and safe coexistence, it is crucial that everyone involved keeps an eye on the applicable rules and regulations - this is the only way to enable a tolerant dialogue.