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Solidarity needed: Anti-repression demo in Jena - protests begin!
On June 14, 2025, a nationwide anti-repression demo took place in Jena to show solidarity with those affected.
Solidarity needed: Anti-repression demo in Jena - protests begin!
A nationwide anti-repression demonstration took place in Jena at the weekend, sending a strong message against the ongoing discrimination against anti-fascists and the violence of right-wing actors against marginalized groups. This important event, which took place on June 14th, attracted numerous participants and was accompanied by our reporter Mijo, who provided an impressive picture of the event. In his report, published on June 16, 2025, he expressed concern about current developments and the need for solidarity with those affected by repression, in particular with the activist Hanna, who is the focus of this mobilization. Mijo emphasized the urgent invitation to the Free Hanna prison rally, which will take place on June 22nd in front of the correctional facility on Schwarzenbergerstrasse in Munich. lora924.de reports that…
The background to this protest movement is complex. Since the 1990s, neo-Nazis have met annually in Budapest to celebrate the so-called “Day of Honor,” an event associated with the last attempts at surrender by SS and Wehrmacht troops in 1945. These celebrations are accompanied by discriminatory and violent events, including right-wing rock concerts and historical reenactments in which neo-Nazis appear in uniform. This has led to intense anti-fascist protests organized internationally in recent years. In February 2023, anti-fascists were arrested by the Hungarian police, which illustrates the explosiveness of the situation. klassegegenklasse.org informs about…
The current situation in Hungary
The protests are taking place in a climate that is becoming increasingly repressive. Maja, a non-binary person, is in solitary confinement in Hungary, where she suffers severe restrictions on her rights. Their extradition to Hungarian authorities was carried out despite previous court rulings that were intended to prevent this. Meanwhile, she faces a lengthy trial with a possible sentence of up to 24 years. The trial against an anti-fascist, which begins on February 19, 2024 in Munich, is also in the context of this political repression and is widely perceived as politically motivated. Meanwhile, antifascism itself is interpreted differently by different political actors. verfassungsschutz.de describes antifascism as ...
Antifascism, once introduced as an anti-capitalist fighting term by the German Communist Party in the 1920s, has changed over the years and now encompasses a variety of approaches. While some advocate democratic values, there are also more extreme forms where violent actions are considered legitimate. These areas of tension, coupled with the current repressive mood, not only endanger anti-fascists, but also question the basic values of democracy. Therefore, it is necessary to remember the calls for solidarity and raise our voices against the growing threat.