Falkensee Rejects AfD Proposal to Ban Rainbow Flag in Public Spaces

The city council of Falkensee overwhelmingly voted against the AfD's motion, which was widely criticized as an attack on diversity and human rights.

The AfD's proposal to ban the display of the rainbow flag in public spaces in Falkensee was decisively rejected by the city council on Wednesday evening.
The motion, grounded in claims of 'sexualization' and conspiracy theories, drew sharp criticism from opposition parties and local organizations.
A coalition of civic groups, churches, and political parties organized a demonstration advocating for diversity and human rights, attended by hundreds of protesters outside the council meeting.
The rainbow flag, a symbol of LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity, has been flown in Falkensee since 2017 during key events like Christopher Street Day and the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.
Legal action has been initiated against the AfD council members, with 'Die Linke queer' filing a complaint for alleged incitement of hatred in connection with the proposal.