Overview
- Police counted about 50 to 60 attendees at the Micou-organized demonstration on the Wildeshausen market square.
- The rally targeted Friedrich Merz’s claim that migration fell roughly 60% from August 2024 to August 2025 while a “problem” remains visible “in the cityscape.”
- Protesters wore Merz or smiley masks and staged photo scenes contrasting a dreary society with colorful openness.
- A recorded appeal from a migrant’s daughter declared “I am the cityscape, Mr. Merz,” asserting belonging and inclusion.
- Organizers said Merz has defended the statement and refused to apologize, while participants noted the turnout was far smaller than earlier Micou protests that drew up to about 600.