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Local and Cross-Border CSDs Across Germany Draw Crowds Under Tight Security

Police reported a calm weekend, with isolated verbal abuse testing reinforced protections.

Overview

  • In Halle, police counted about 2,000 participants as organizers estimated roughly 3,000, and a right-wing counter-demonstration registered for 1,000 failed to materialize beyond roughly 40 people at the station.
  • The Frankfurt (Oder)–Slubice Pride drew several hundred participants and remained peaceful according to police, with a binational program that included a panel featuring both city administrations.
  • Organizer Ira Helten reported several verbal attacks on the city bridge and criticized a Polish-side requirement to route marchers through a tent for border checks, calling it a delay and a safety concern.
  • In Grevesmühlen, around 1,000 joined the march as about 350 right-wing activists protested before the start, and police reported no clashes while maintaining a large deployment.
  • Verden hosted more than 500 participants with a festive and peaceful rally, and Eisenhüttenstadt’s smaller “Hütte Pride” gathered about 70 people without counter-protests.