Germany stands up: Large demonstrations against right-wing extremism on August 11th!

Germany stands up: Large demonstrations against right-wing extremism on August 11th!

On August 11, 2025, the time has come again: demonstrations against right-wing extremism, hatred and anti-Semitism will take place in Germany. These protests, which are taking place in many cities, are part of an ongoing wave of activity that has already mobilized millions of people since the beginning of the year. Despite the Bundestag's summer recess, which began on July 11, the issue remains on the agenda and the contradictions in the political landscape require citizens to make their voices heard. Loud news.de Events take place in several federal states, including workshops, readings and discussions to draw attention to the problem of anti-democracy.

But what is behind these demonstrations? The discontent is mainly directed against the Alternative for Germany (AfD), which some consider to be right-wing extremist. Many demonstrators see this party as a threat to democracy. The protests are also a reaction to migration policy plans of the CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz, which are perceived as a weakening of the “firewall against the right”. Wikipedia reports on various protests that took place at the beginning of the year and on the support that the AfD received through large donations and prominent endorsements.

Program and actions

The program of the current protests is diverse. In addition to the classic demos, creative online events also take place to use the digital space and generate attention for the concerns. Specific actions are planned in various cities that show that diversity and democracy must be preserved. RND points out that the largest rounds of protests took place in Munich in February 2025 with over 250,000 participants, which gives a clear signal to civil society.

There are several important events worth mentioning today. For example, in Bavaria, a plenum against the right is taking place in Regensburg, while in Hesse, a vigil for democracy is being organized in Gelnhausen. In Baden-Württemberg, activists meet in Tübingen at the Open Antifa Meeting. These and many other actions give people the opportunity to actively take action against the spread of right-wing extremism.

A growing awareness

The population's commitment to fighting right-wing extremist movements appears to be unbroken. More and more people are taking part in the protests, and not without reason. According to demokrateam.org, over 1.7 million people have raised their voices against right-wing ideologies since the major protest in January. Protest research also records the emergence of new alliances that further support the civic initiative. It is also pointed out that the demonstrations are not only aimed at the AfD, but also at cooperation between established parties and right-wing forces.

In the midst of this wave of protests, there is a civil society that is taking a clear stand. The discussion about the political neutrality of state-funded organizations made waves when the CDU/CSU asked about the political stance of NGOs, which resulted in massive criticism from many organizations. A topic that had to be put on the agenda and shows that dialogue on democracy is necessary to counteract further extremism.

The mobilization against right-wing extremism shows that democracy is a valuable asset that must be fought for. It remains exciting to see how the mood among the population continues to develop and what new accents are set by the protests.