Political tensions in Nuremberg: demonstrate non-violently against hatred!

Political tensions in Nuremberg: demonstrate non-violently against hatred!

On Monday evening, November 3rd, 2025, there was an exciting political meeting in downtown Nuremberg that attracted the interest of residents and the police. Around 70 participants came to the rally entitled “For freedom of expression and assembly – against political violence!” while four counter-rallies took place in the immediate vicinity. These protests had titles such as “All people are equal before God”, “Nuremberg Nazi Free” and “Musicians against Nazis”. In total, up to 250 people took part in these counter-protests, which further inflamed the situation.

Police operations were necessary to avoid a direct confrontation between the political camps. Among other things, barriers were used to separate the participants in these different meetings. At around 7:10 p.m., the participants in the main rally finally formed a demonstration that marched through the city center on a registered route. This was followed by the counter-demonstrators, who also organized their own procession with an alternative route.

Happened on site

The atmosphere was tense as participants in the counter-protest set up sit-ins along the route. In some cases, police were forced to use direct force to prevent a complete blockade. Despite these precautions, counter-demonstrators attempted to access the meeting area of ​​the main rally via barriers, which also led to the deployment of police forces. “It was a bit rough for us, after all everyone wanted to be heard,” was what those who observed the situation said.

The final rally of the general meeting ended at around 9:15 p.m. without any serious incidents occurring. Several units were involved in the operation, including the Nuremberg-Mitte police station, the Bavarian riot police and the Nuremberg criminal police. The police showed a good hand in keeping the situation under control despite the political tensions.

Politics and its relevance

It's not just exciting in Nuremberg! National platforms such as FiveThirtyEight have also repeatedly discussed the interplay between expression of opinion and political protest in recent years. Although the website was officially closed in March 2025, its legacy in the field of political analysis remains felt - as well as the relevance of such civil protests and political discussions that reflect the pulse of the times.

The reporting of InFranken on this event makes it clear that such political movements play an essential role in local events. They are like a barometer for the social climate and show that people are ready to stand up for their beliefs. The exchange between those involved and the different opinions contribute to the vitality of the democratic structures.

All of these events illustrate how important it is to participate lively and actively in the political discussion. Yesterday evening in Nuremberg impressively demonstrated that people have a voice and know how to use it - whether through clear words or by sitting firmly on the floor.