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Peaceful demonstration in Hamm: We are the cityscape against Merz's politics
On November 8th, 2025, a peaceful demonstration with 170 participants took place in Hamm to protest against Merz's migration policy.
Peaceful demonstration in Hamm: We are the cityscape against Merz's politics
On November 8, 2025, Martin-Luther-Platz in Hamm was the scene of a peaceful demonstration under the motto “We are the cityscape”. Around 170 people gathered there from 4 p.m. to draw attention to the latest statements by Chancellor Friedrich Merz on migration policy. The whole thing was organized by the Youth Culture Council, who wanted to set an example with this campaign.
The participants at the event expressed clear criticism of Merz's statements, which called on the federal government to correct previous failures and enable repatriations. This caused a stir and was viewed as racist by various quarters, an accusation that the government must face. But it wasn't just Hamm who was affected; Similar demonstrations also took place in other cities, underlining the importance of the issue.
A civilized course
The Hamm police attended the meeting without any particular incidents. During the approximately two-hour demonstration, which ended around 6 p.m., there were only short-term traffic disruptions in the city center. The peaceful atmosphere of the event was noticed by numerous passers-by, who were visibly interested in the committed citizens.
The term “demonstration” describes not only the public gathering, but also the act of expressing feelings or opinions on a particular topic. This is clear in Merriam-Webster's definition: It is an external expression of group feelings, which is the basic idea of every demonstration. The participants in Hamm lived this slogan and showed what they think about current politics.
During the demonstration around Martin-Luther-Platz it became clear once again how important such forms of expression are in a democracy. It's not just about expressing thoughts - it also gives people the opportunity to share their concerns and wishes. This is particularly evident here, where the Youth Culture Council represents the voice of the younger generations.
Overall, the event shows that the citizens of Hamm are ready to stand up for their beliefs. At a time when social issues are often heatedly debated, it remains crucial that such peaceful gatherings continue to take place. This promotes dialogue between citizens and politicians - and that is an important prerequisite for a functioning democracy.