Overview

• The Frankfurt administrative court ruled that prohibiting the assembly was not justified, stressing a ban is only permissible as an ultima ratio when crimes are expected from the entire gathering.
• The city filed a complaint with the Hessian Administrative Court in Kassel, seeking to reinstate the prohibition ahead of the planned event.
• Police President Stefan Müller said a large force will be deployed and vowed to intervene decisively against hate, antisemitism and violence while protecting Jewish life.
• Organisers anticipate up to 5,000 participants, with a march scheduled from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Hafenpark into the city center, and police warn of significant traffic restrictions and advise public transport.
• Officials cited an extremely tense climate and public-safety risks to justify the original ban, while left-wing groups condemned the move as a disproportionate infringement on freedom of assembly.