Overview

• Nearly 2,000 people joined the third CSD parade and a supporter demonstration in Bautzen, according to police figures.
• A county assembly order banned uniform black clothing, drumming in march rhythm and lockstep marching to curb extremist intimidation.
• Over 700 officers secured the event with barricades and unit separations to prevent clashes between participants and counter-protesters.
• Right-wing counter-protests attracted about 450 people, down from roughly 680 last year at the Bautzen CSD.
• Organizers are coordinating with authorities for the next Brandenburg CSD stops on August 30 in Rathenow and September 13 in Frankfurt (Oder).