Police investigate after FCK AfD” projection on Regensburg Cathedral!

Police investigate after FCK AfD” projection on Regensburg Cathedral!

On Saturday evening, July 22, 2025, an unusual beam of light caused excitement in Regensburg. The lettering “FCK AfD” was projected onto the imposing north side of the cathedral. Police received numerous calls from concerned citizens between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. and responded to investigate the origin of the projection. Six police officers were deployed to find the perpetrator, which is not an everyday occurrence. The projection action marked another expression of the political protest that has been part of public life in Germany for years.

Word quickly spread in the streets of Regensburg that the lettering indicated a possible connection with the right-wing extremist political group AfD. As the Mercury reported, the police were able to locate the suspected perpetrator, a 56-year-old from Regensburg, after a short time. The man was seen in an apartment where a friendly group of lawyers, business people and doctors were watching the quarter-finals of the women's European Football Championship. An unusual meeting in an exciting time.

An incident with a history

The police spokeswoman reported that the 56-year-old is facing a misdemeanor charge of public nuisance. In addition to this complaint, the possible legal consequences come into play, because there are proceedings against him that are based on the Bavarian Monument Protection Act. However, details about any other people involved remained unclear. Nor was this the first incident of this kind; Regensburg Cathedral had already been illuminated with the same anti-Semitic message in January 2024. A trend that underlines the forms of action of political protests in Germany South Germans reported.

The projection was turned off shortly after 11 p.m. and the cathedral remained undamaged, which is seen as a positive sign. The cathedral, as a defining landmark, belongs to the Free State of Bavaria. Whether such actions will be approved or become more common in the future remains to be seen.

Protest culture in transition

The incident also highlights the development of protest culture in Germany. Political protests are an integral part of the cityscape, not just in Regensburg. According to an analysis by the Federal Agency for Civic Education There has been a significant increase in protest events since the 1980s. This shows that political expression on the streets is more than ever perceived as legitimate.

In the current political landscape, characterized by migration issues and social tensions, protest in Germany remains an important outlet for dissatisfaction and engagement. The repeated projection of “FCK AfD” symbolizes not only resistance to a particular political movement, but also the deep-rooted willingness of many citizens to raise their voices and stand up for their beliefs.

It remains exciting to see how these forms of protest will develop and what the next demonstrations in Regensburg and elsewhere will bring.