Overview

• The Bundestag administration has barred its Regenbogen-Netzwerk from the 2025 Berlin Christopher Street Day, citing a neutrality requirement and withdrawing its planned foot group
• Green and Left party MPs, federal queer commissioner Sophie Koch and Verdi leadership condemned the exclusion as a political and moral failure that diminishes institutional support for LGBTQ+ visibility
• Berlin’s Governing Mayor Kai Wegner confirmed his attendance on July 26 and pledged continued rainbow flag displays at city landmarks to signal diversity and tolerance
• Following a threatening letter that prompted a Bavarian LKA investigation, Regensburg organizers shortened their CSD route through the Altstadt and set up a stationary gathering at the Domplatz for safety
• CSD Deutschland and local organizers report a sharp rise in queerphobic attacks and online threats, with right-wing extremist groups mobilizing counter-demonstrations against Pride events