Celebrate diversity in Bautzen and Braunschweig: CSD under security concerns
Celebrate diversity in Bautzen and Braunschweig: CSD under security concerns
This summer the Christopher Street Day (CSD) parades in Germany, which stand for diversity and tolerance, are the focus due to the increase in hatred and agitation against queer people. Insbesondere die CSD-Umzüge in Bautzen und Braunschweig finden an diesem Wochenende unter strengen Sicherheitsvorkehrungen statt, um die Sicherheit der Teilnehmer zu gewährleisten.
safety precautions in Braunschweig
A CSD will also be celebrated in Braunschweig this weekend. The police increased the use of private security forces after a brutal attack on a young man last year. Around 5,000 participants are expected for the parade itself. In advance, the police also warned of a wave of hate comments that occurred in connection with the CSD on social media.
increase in hatred and agitation
The organizers of the CSD in Bautzen, where around 500 participants are expected, had to cancel a planned final party for security reasons. Jonas Löschau, one of the co -organizers, stated that they had made the decision because the number of announced protests against the CSD was much larger than expected. These protests show that social discourse via LGBTQ+rights is still shaped by tensions.
Police use in Bautzen
On Saturday, the CSD train in Bautzen will begin with a large police contingent to prevent possible right-wing extremist unrest. In addition to the CSD parade, counter-demonstrations are also under the motto "Against gender propaganda and confusion of identity !!!" planned with up to 400 participants. The police emphasized that the goal of the measures is to ensure that the events run smoothly.
Public reactions to the security situation
Saxony's Minister of Justice Katja Meier has given himself the increasing violence against queer people and described the cancellation of events as an expression of misanthropic ideologies. These statements reflect the growing concern in society, where hatred and violence against LGBTQ+people are increasingly addressed.
hate crime
The Gifhorn police examine numerous hate comments for an online article about the CSD published on social media. The comments included insults and threats that called state security on the plan. This underlines the challenges that exist in today's digital communication and how deeply rooted homophobic views are in parts of the population.
The CSD as a mirror of society
The CSD is more than just a celebration; It is reminiscent of the storming of the "Stonewall Inn" in 1969 and stands for the struggle for rights and equality for LGBTQ+person. Despite the increasing security concerns, the parades in large cities such as Berlin and Cologne show that many people are willing to stand up for their rights and identity. It is essential that society comes together to promote diversity and to stand up against intolerance.