CSD in Regensburg: Threat forces organizers for rescheduling!

CSD in Regensburg: Threat forces organizers for rescheduling!

Regensburg, Deutschland - Preparations for this year's Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Regensburg, which is scheduled to take place on July 5, are under a cloudy star. The background is an "abstract threat situation" reported by the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (LKA). According to Image Threats remain unclear. The organizers then decided to shorten the planned move for security reasons; The route no longer runs through the old town and will instead lead from the cathedral square to the Stadtamhof.

increasing threats and violence

The CSD organizer Alexander Irmisch emphasizes that the safety of the participants and emergency services is a top priority. The police will protect the rally at the cathedral square, which is associated with higher costs that the organizing groups could burden. The concern for the financial future of the CSD road festivals is growing, because continuous threats and coins could endanger the implementation of such events.

Current reports from Germany show that queer -anti -queer attacks and mobilization of right -wing extremist groups against queer -friendly events are in the rise. According to the taz , the organizers of the Regensburg CSD have made changes in the planning due to the unsafe position. The move is now shortened and stationary events on the cathedral square are planned. At the same time, it should be noted that the online room is also characterized by threats against such demonstrations.

right -wing extremism as a growing danger

The analysis of the Federal Constitutional Protection also shows that queer-fine-looking views have become a central part of right-wing extremist ideology. These groups reject variety in sexual orientation and different family models and propagate a traditional family picture. The LGBTQ+movement is increasingly used as an enemy image to promote other, racist and nationalist ideologies.

In 2024 it was particularly the cities of Bautzen, Leipzig, Magdeburg and Zwickau, which suffered from fault actions of right -wing extremists. In some cases, these protests were able to mobilize three -digit participants, which underlines the worrying mobilization potential. The right -wing extremist scene specifically uses the Pride Month to express its homophobic views loudly and to position itself against the acceptance of diversity and equality.

an outcry against fear

Despite the threatening circumstances, the LGBTQ+community is combative in Regensburg. Irish underlines that the changes on the CSD cannot be a permanent solution and that the culture of the street festival should not suffer from impending attacks. The motivation to participate in the celebrations and to defend the rights of all people remains strong. The Regensburg CSD, which is reminiscent of the legendary uprising of homosexual and queer feminist minorities in the 1969 New York Christopher Street, not only signals resistance, but also hope for tolerance and freedom.

at a time when social cohesion is required, the CSD remains an important symbol for justice and equality. The organizers and participants jointly call for an end to the anti -queer agitation and rely on solidarity within the community and beyond.