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In the heart of Neuss, Germany, a rally against right-wing extremism is set to take place on Sunday, January 28, at 2 PM. The event, organised by the Neuss Social Democrats, aims to counteract a secret meeting of the AfD and right-wing extremists that allegedly threatens democracy and the rule of law.
The rally will see a diverse range of speakers, including Mayor Reiner Breuer, County Commissioner Hans-Jürgen Petrauschke, Bert Römpgens, Director of the Jewish Community Düsseldorf/Neuss, Integration Mentor Bouchra El Maazi, and Martin Flecken, President of the Neusser Bürger-Schützen-Verein (NBSV).
The NBSV, a conservative organisation in a positive sense, preserves what is worth preserving and refrains from what divides. They value openness and integration, reflecting the unique character of old cities on rivers as ancient trade routes. In light of the recent intimidation attempts against the business office of the Neuss Greens on Schulstraße, the NBSV encourages everyone to engage for a clear stance against right-wing extremism.
Meinolf Sprink, Chairman of the Neuss City Sports Association, emphasises the importance of taking a stand against racism in sports. Bernd Gellrich, Board Member of the Diakonie Rhein-Kreis Neuss, expresses concern about the racist ideologies in the AfD and calls for a demonstration against right-wing extremism in Neuss.
Clara Krum, a Neuss singer, guitarist, and songwriter, will lead the musical part of the rally. The rally will also see participation from various political parties, institutions, and citizens, such as the SPD, CDU, Greens, FDP, UWG, Left, Catholic and Protestant churches, Jewish community, Alevites, German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), Neuss Citizens' Shooting Association, City Sports Association, Gastonomen Association "Neuss United", Caritas Association Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Diakonie Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Paritätischer, German Red Cross, Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO), Social Service Catholic Women (SkF), Social Service Catholic Men (SKM), and St. Augustinus Group.
Axel Stucke, Chairman of the Neuss CDU, emphasises the need for a broad alliance to repel attacks on democracy and uphold democratic values and convictions. The Greens in Rhein-Kreis Neuss call on all parties, institutions, and citizens to clearly and distinctly position themselves against right-wing extremist activities. Bert Römgens, Administrative Director of the Jewish Community Düsseldorf/Neuss, states that right-wing extremism is the greatest threat to democracy and peaceful coexistence.
The rally against right-wing extremism in Neuss is a testament to the city's commitment to upholding democratic values and promoting unity and integration. It serves as a call to action for all citizens to stand against extremism and preserve the harmony that defines Neuss.
- In the face of escalating war-and-conflicts and politics that fuel migration, the rally against right-wing extremism in Neuss, among other general-news topics, represents a crucial stand for the city's diverse family, highlighting their shared commitment to democracy, unity, and integration.
- Besides politics and crime-and-justice concerns, the event showcases the city's support for arts and culture, as evidenced by the participation of Clara Krum, a local singer, guitarist, and songwriter, who will lead the musical part of the rally.
- In light of rising hate crimes and intimidation attempts, the rally aims to rally political parties, institutions, and citizens across the spectrum, including the SPD, CDU, Greens, FDP, UWG, Left, churches, Jewish community, Alevites, trade unions, and various service associations, to collectively counteract right-wing extremism within their family and society at large.
