CSD Pforzheim under pressure: Right protests accompany the celebrations!

CSD Pforzheim under pressure: Right protests accompany the celebrations!

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the city of Pforzheim will follow the call to color splendor and diversity when the CSD (Christopher Street Day) opens its gates at 12 p.m. The event is a celebration for equality and the visibility of the queer community. The participants can already look forward to a hustle and bustle, but there is a drop of bitterness: in parallel to the demonstration of the CSD supporters, a right-wing rally has announced. This ensures a tense atmosphere, since right -wing extremist groups repeatedly mobilize against events such as the CSD.

The number code 1161, which will be shown on posters of the CSD event, received special attention. This seems to be increasingly used by right-wing extremists to signal an anti-anti-fascist attitude. In the last federal election, too, these posters were found on walls and public places, which gives rise to concern.

background of the right -wing extremist mobilization

Mobilization of right-wing extremists against CSD events is anything but new and has caused unrest in many cities in Germany in the past. A total of 55 attacks on CSDs were reported in 2024, some of which took place in the city of Bautzen, where around 700 right demonstrators protested against 1,000 participants of the CSD event. The Amadeu Antonio Foundation documented these incidents and shows that the right-wing extremist scene has become weaker, but has signs of revival, especially in younger generations with an increased online presence.

groups such as "The III. Weg" and "Die Homen", which also include neo -Nazi networks, organize targeted protests against the solemn demonstration. It is particularly questionable that these new, violent neo -Nazis are increasingly recruiting through social media and thus vying for attention.

police presence and security precautions

The police have announced a high presence for the CSD in Pforzheim to ensure the safety of the participants and the passing people. A similar picture is also shown in Dortmund, where the police prescribed strict requirements in a right -wing extremist demonstration on September 14, 2024 and tried to prevent a collision between different camps. It remains to be seen to what extent the security authorities can also go into the race in Pforzheim with a powerful concept.

The challenges for the organizers of the CSD are large. In order to avoid possible attacks of right -wing groups, you can take safety precautions in advance, such as hiding events. Nevertheless, compliance with the freedom of the assembly and the right to peaceful protest in both Pforzheim and in other cities is strongly focused on. The hope for peaceful exchange, accompanied by bright colors and great music program, remains the central concern of everyone involved.

In a time when diversity and tolerance are more needed than ever, initiatives such as the CSD are indispensable. It remains to be hoped that the Pforzheim event can send a sign of more acceptance and cohesion - also in view of the opposing opinions that appear loudly.

Reporting on the CSD in Pforzheim and similar events increases more and more, in the context of a national debate about diversity and equality in our society. This is a development that cannot be ignored and that can contribute to diversity to form consciousness formation. [bnn.de] reports that the third CSD demonstration in Pforzheim is a significant step in this direction.

It remains exciting to observe how the situation will develop and whether the CSD in Pforzheim can ultimately celebrate in peace - a wish that many speakers hope for on stage.