Peaceful protests in Nuremberg: People are taking a stand against extremism!

Peaceful protests in Nuremberg: People are taking a stand against extremism!

On Monday evening, June 17, 2025, Nuremberg's city center caused a lot of excitement when several political meetings and counter-protests took place. Under the motto “Alliance against right-wing extremism – ban!” Around 90 people gathered on the western side of the Kornmarkt from 6:30 p.m. On the opposite, eastern side, around 300 participants with various concerns formed. In doing so, they responded to the increasing trends in right-wing extremism in Germany, a problem that has been growing continuously for years. Bild.de reports that ...

The police were well prepared and had set up barriers in advance to prevent a direct clash between the two political camps. She was there with a large contingent and supervised the events. The counter-rallies included “Nuremberg Nazi Free”, “Vigil against the Monday demonstration by the Human Rights Team” and “Musicians against Nazis”. The atmosphere was tense, but the police were in control and were able to avert conflict immediately. The Bavarian police emphasize that...

A turbulent evening

At the beginning of the events, counter-demonstrators lit flares and attached banners to the union hall. At around 7:25 p.m., the first demonstration set off and wound its way through the city center while the counter-demonstrators chose an alternative route. There were sit-ins in several places, which were circumvented by the police. In the hustle and bustle of the evening, direct force had to be used in isolated cases, which led to the arrest of one person. This was treated for resistance and a head laceration.

The police also had to initiate several investigations, primarily into assault, theft and violations of the Bavarian Assembly Act. Ultimately, the protests ended around 9:15 p.m. without any major incidents. A significant deployment of forces was on site, including the Nuremberg-Mitte police station and other support units, all working hand in hand to ensure security.

Right-wing extremism in focus

In recent years the problem of right-wing extremism has manifested itself in Germany. In 2024, 37,835 right-wing extremist crimes were registered - an increase of 47.4% compared to the previous year. Violence also increased, with 1,281 cases rising. This clearly shows that what happened in Nuremberg is part of a larger, worrying trend that society must address. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution refers to...

The increasing numbers, particularly in relation to xenophobic acts of violence, are alarming. Issues such as asylum, migration and anti-queer sentiment are increasingly being addressed by right-wing extremist groups, which underlines the importance of such protests. The demonstrators and the police agree: It is essential to raise awareness of this problem and to actively combat it.