Together against the right: protests for the AfD ban on May 25, 2025

Together against the right: protests for the AfD ban on May 25, 2025

Today, May 25, 2025, demonstrations against right-wing extremism and for a ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) will take place in more than 60 German cities. These actions are part of a nationwide day of action organized by the “Together Against the Right” network and the “Defend Human Dignity – AfD Ban Now” initiative. The central rally in Berlin begins at 4 p.m. at the Brandenburg Gate. The organizers are calling on the federal government to initiate ban proceedings against the AfD after the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution classified the party as “certainly right-wing extremist” at the beginning of May, which indicates an inhumane, extremist character of the entire party, as [Zeit] reports.

Numerous protests and events have already taken place in various federal states in the past few weeks. Workshops, readings, discussions and lectures are planned for May 2025 to address the topics of misanthropy and hostility to democracy. These events are intended to provide a space for discussion and education and strengthen social cohesion, according to [News.de].

Demonstration dates in detail

The protests extend across Germany and include numerous events:

• Baden-Württemberg:
  1. Mai: Freiburg, Bündnistreffen; Stuttgart, Offenes Treffen. 11. Mai: Freiburg, Freudenstadt, Heidelberg, Reutlingen, Öhningen-Wangen, Demos.
• Bayern:
  5. Mai: Regensburg, Plenum der Studis gegen Rechts; 11. Mai: Rosenheim, Neuburg, Eichstätt, München, Nürnberg, Altötting, Bamberg, Demos.
• Berlin:
  1. Mai: Plena der Studis gegen Rechts; 11. Mai: Brandenburger Tor, AfD Verbot jetzt.
• Brandenburg:
  11. Mai: Eberswalde, Cottbus, Nauen, Demos.
• Hamburg:
  11. Mai: Hamburg, Bündnisdemonstration für ein AfD-Verbot.
• Niedersachsen:
  1. Mai: Weyhe, Offenes antifaschistisches Café; 11. Mai: Hildesheim, Zusammen gegen Rechts.
• Nordrhein-Westfalen:
  4. Mai: Bochum, Handarbeit bleibt Antifa.

What is particularly noteworthy is that the AfD is defending itself against the classification of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and has filed an urgent application. However, the decision of the Cologne Administrative Court, which has not yet announced a date for considering the application, is continuing to drag on. These legal disputes reflect the increased social tension caused by the current political situation.

Outlook on the upcoming events

Further meetings are planned for the coming days in Stuttgart, Freiburg, Regensburg and other cities, which will focus on the topics of democracy and anti-fascism. Online events offer additional opportunities for a broader public to engage with these important social issues. The initiatives are clear: the need to fight against right-wing extremism and inhumane ideologies remains high, and the protests are an expression of civil society commitment in Germany.