Against hatred and incitement: large demonstrations on June 21, 2025 in Germany!

Against hatred and incitement: large demonstrations on June 21, 2025 in Germany!

On June 21, 2025, numerous important demonstrations against right-wing extremism, hatred and anti-Semitism will take place in Germany. These protests are part of a nationwide movement that has gained traction in recent weeks. According to news.de, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has classified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as definitely right-wing extremist, which significantly influenced the public demonstrations.

A survey by the polling institute Infratest dimap shows that 67% of Germans see the AfD as a threat to democracy. This underlines the urgency of the protests in many cities, including Stuttgart, Freiburg and Hanover.

Large demonstrations and high participation

There were mass mobilizations in several cities on Saturday. In Düsseldorf, the police informed about up to 100,000 participants who were marching under the motto "Against the AfD - We are not silent. We are not looking away. We are acting!" protested. In cities like Osnabrück, where around 30,000 people took part in the protests, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) also intervened and warned against the AfD by drawing a comparison to the Weimar Republic. High numbers of participants were also recorded in other cities, such as Kiel and Mannheim, which ultimately increased the nationwide mobilization to more than 900,000 people in just two weeks.

The demos received prominent political support from politicians from various parties. Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) was present in Sigmaringen, while in Aachen Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) and Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) appeared together with the demonstrators.

Diverse events

The actions against right-wing extremist incitement include not only demonstrations, but also workshops, readings, discussions and lectures that are organized in many federal states. Online events are also offered to reach a wider audience. These initiatives are part of the ongoing resistance against the AfD and the extremism associated with it. Especially now, with elections coming up in September in Brandenburg, Saxony and Thuringia - where polls suggest the AfD could become the strongest force - political and social tensions are particularly high.

Overall, there is a strong collective commitment from citizens across Germany to stand up for democracy and tolerance. The demonstrations are clear signals against the rise of right-wing extremist ideologies and are taken seriously by both the public and politicians. According to zdf.de, the protests are a call to action to protect democratic values ​​in Germany.