Masked people attack peaceful rally in Bad Freienwalde!

Masked people attack peaceful rally in Bad Freienwalde!

In Bad Freienwalde, a grim incident has caused a stir: a concert against right-wing violence was recently attacked by a group of 10 to 15 masked men. Loud Süddeutsche.de The incident took a frightening turn when participants, including members of the queer community, were attacked shortly before the start of the “For a colorful Bad Freienwalde” meeting. Some of the attackers attacked people with striking tools or wooden sticks, resulting in several minor injuries.

The police are still looking for the perpetrators. An investigative group, led by the state security agency, was set up to shed light on the matter. The Amadeu Antonio Foundation has already classified the incident as a clear right-wing extremist attack and warns of a worrying increase in violence in Brandenburg. This worrying development was also addressed by the “Let’s tackle it” initiative, which points to an increase in right-wing extremist incidents in the region.

Growing threat from right-wing extremism

The numbers speak for themselves: a total of 37,835 right-wing extremist crimes were registered in 2024, which corresponds to an alarming increase of 47.4% compared to 2023. Particularly worrying is the increase in violent crimes, which have risen to 1,281 cases - 11.6% more than the year before, as reported Constitutional Protection.de shows.

Another example illustrates the increasing aggressiveness: In May, the alternative housing project “Zelle 79” in Cottbus was attacked with pyrotechnics, a clear sign that right-wing extremist threats against diverse lifestyles are increasing.

Preparing for Christopher Street Days

In addition to the worrying attacks, right-wing extremists are increasingly mobilizing against events like Christopher Street Days. These important events are not only intended to bring people together, but also to set an example against discrimination and intolerance. The next CSD in Eberswalde will take place next Saturday, and the police have announced that they will provide special protection for these events and include them in future situation assessments. The organizers are expecting over 1,000 participants who want to stand up for diversity and against right-wing violence Tagesspiegel.de.

The “Brandenburg Shows Attitude” alliance makes it clear that violence and intimidation must have no place in society. Not only are recent incidents worrying, they show that the return of the “baseball bat years” of the 1990s is not just a distant memory, but a reality that affects us all.

Concerns about the safety and protection of participants in these important events are therefore even more important. The general situation remains tense and it is time to send a strong signal together against this violence and for colorful coexistence.