Protests Erupt in Neubrandenburg Over Rainbow Flag Ban

The city's decision to remove the flag led to demonstrations and the mayor's resignation.

Neubrandenburg's city council voted to ban the rainbow flag from the train station after repeated vandalism incidents.
Mayor Silvio Witt resigned following the decision, citing ongoing harassment and disagreement with the ban.
Hundreds of residents took to the streets to protest the ban, advocating for diversity and tolerance.
An online petition to reinstate the flag has gathered over 34,000 signatures, reflecting widespread public support.
Unknown vandals previously replaced the rainbow flag with Nazi symbols, prompting the council's controversial decision.