Rainbow flag in Neubrandenburg: Protest against right -wing decisions!

Rainbow flag in Neubrandenburg: Protest against right -wing decisions!

In Neubrandenburg, citizens set a clear sign of tolerance and diversity: rainbow flags adorn numerous windows, doors and balconies of the city. The background? The city council has decided to ban the rainbow flag at the station building. This decision, introduced by a right voter alliance and several city councilors, has led to concern in the district. Many fear that the right -wing forces in political discourse could take over.

The himself homosexual mayor of the city has now announced that he would resign his office prematurely. His reasons are alarming: he feels exhausted because of the insults he had to endure and sees a lack of support in the city council. The questions remain: Where was the resistance to a decision that attacks an essential symbol of diversity and tolerance? The situation throws dark shadows on political culture in Neubrandenburg, while the citizens loudly stand up for their beliefs. Further Details on this topic are on www.ardmediathek.de to be found.