Frankfurt Court Allows Al-Quds Day Demonstration to Proceed Despite Ban

The decision underscores the tension between protecting constitutional freedoms and addressing concerns over antisemitism and public safety.

The Frankfurt Administrative Court overturned the city's ban on an Al-Quds Day demonstration, citing constitutional protections for freedom of assembly and expression.
The city of Frankfurt initially prohibited the event, citing a high probability of antisemitic rhetoric and public safety risks.
In Berlin, multiple Al-Quds Day demonstrations are planned for March 29, with some routes passing sensitive sites like the Holocaust Memorial.
The German Police Union has pledged to act decisively against any antisemitic or unconstitutional behavior during the events.
The demonstrations coincide with the end of Ramadan, a period traditionally associated with reflection, but often used in this context to promote divisive political messages.