Germany stands up: protests against right-wing extremism on June 27th!

Germany stands up: protests against right-wing extremism on June 27th!

On June 27, 2025, the streets of Germany will once again be the scene of numerous demonstrations against right-wing extremism, hatred and anti-Semitism. Loud news.de Since January 10th, when a secret meeting of radical right-wingers became known, more and more people have come together to take a stand against the AfD and its ideology.

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has now classified the AfD as definitely right-wing extremist, which in a survey by Infratest dimap led to 67% of Germans perceiving the party as a threat to democracy. This trend is reflected not only in polls, but also in the protests visible on the streets. Tens of thousands of people have already taken part in previous demonstrations, such as recently in Düsseldorf, where the police counted up to 100,000 participants. The motto there is "Against the AfD - We are not silent. We don't look away. We act!" mobilized, like that zdftoday.

Current events and upcoming events

Numerous events are planned throughout Germany this week, including workshops, readings and discussions. Online events, such as the meeting about the subcultural struggle against modern patriarchy on June 18, are also clearly attracting interest. The week of action is accompanied by a wave of support from both civil society alliances and prominent political representatives. Among the participants there are people of different age groups, including many families, who stand together for diversity and against racism.

The planned program in various federal states includes, among other things:

• Baden-Württemberg: Demonstrationen und Workshops in Städten wie Freiburg und Stuttgart.
• Bayern: Mahnwachen und Diskussionen zur AfD in Städten wie Kempten und Regensburg.
• Nordrhein-Westfalen: Aktionen in Bochum und Duisburg, die ein starkes Zeichen gegen rechtsextremistische Tendenzen setzen.

A strong sign for democracy

In the last two weeks, more than 900,000 people have demonstrated in various cities across Germany against the AfD and its ideology. These protests are not only a response to recent revelations about plans to divide society, but also a clear commitment to democracy and social cohesion. Historical comparisons, such as that made by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who compared the current situation to the Weimar Republic, show that the concerns are being taken very seriously.

The meetings and demonstrations taking place across Germany are an impressive sign of resistance against the right-wing extremist threat and show that people in Germany are ready to raise their voices — for diversity and against exclusion. taz.de reports on further developments in cities like Wiesbaden and Rostock, where tens of thousands are also taking to the streets for a cosmopolitan society. It will therefore be very exciting to see how the situation will develop further.