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Counter-demonstrations against the right: Germany takes a stand!
In October 2025, numerous demonstrations against right-wing extremism will take place across Germany to fight for democracy and tolerance.
Counter-demonstrations against the right: Germany takes a stand!
Today, October 29, 2025, there will be a large number of demonstrations in Germany that are intended to send a clear signal against right-wing extremism, hatred, anti-Semitism and incitement. The mobilization in various federal states in particular shows that people are taking to the streets to fight for democracy and tolerance. news.de reports that ...
Recent polls provide a worrying look at the political mood. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, for example, a whopping 38% of respondents agree with the AfD, which shows how urgent the situation is. This could also be a reason for the large number of events this October, which are all about democracy. In addition to the street protests, online events such as workshops and discussion groups are also planned to further sensitize people.
Various protest actions
Numerous demonstrations have taken place across the country in the last few weeks. These protests are clearly a continuation of the 2024 movements and were triggered by various AfD meetings, such as the federal party conference in Riesa and other events. This often led to counter-demonstrations, which sometimes resulted in conflicts with the police. Wikipedia reports extensively on protests against right-wing extremism.
The numbers are impressive: around 1.98 million people took part in the protests in the last three weeks. This broad participation makes it clear that the “silent majority” in the population is now making its voice loud and clear. The question is how sustainable this commitment will be and whether political decision-makers will be able to take citizens' concerns seriously. Tagesschau provides exciting insights into the number of participants.
A call to action
It is not just a strike against the AfD or against hate slogans that mobilizes people - it is the desire for a vibrant and respectful democracy. It takes more than just words to confront the extremists - citizens are asked to become active not only on the streets, but also in political committees. However, experts warn that most parties cannot sit back and accept their responsibilities.
The protests not only led to a strengthening of the participants' self-confidence, but also launched a whole wave of solidarity and togetherness in civil society. As historian Hedwig Richter notes, these gatherings are real “celebrations of democracy.” They show that people are willing to fight for their values and stand up against the shift to the right. We must all work to maintain our culture of remembrance and put a stop to creeping developments.