Support for the Major Antisemitism Demonstration in Berlin Grows
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has added his voice to the chorus of supporters for the upcoming major antisemitism demonstration in Berlin. Speaking on Thursday, Scholz urged individuals to take a stance against antisemitism, racism, hatred, and agitation in daily life and raise their voices against such harmful attitudes.
The SPD politician's endorsement of the "Never again is now" rally, which is scheduled for December 10, comes as the event's organizers, led by Berlin entrepreneur Nicolai Schwarzer, gain widespread support. The rally will begin at the Großer Stern and make its way to the Brandenburg Gate, with well-known personalities, companies, Christian churches, and other institutions backing the demonstration.
The rally's patron, Bundestag President Bärbel Bas (SPD), has also called on citizens to show their faces in the heart of Berlin for peaceful and respectful coexistence, opposing antisemitism, hatred, racism, and xenophobia.
In a statement, Scholz emphasized the importance of collective action in combating extremism and promoting tolerance, noting that the more voices raised against hate and hate speech, the more effectively society can stand together against anything that threatens social cohesion.
With the large demonstration against antisemitism in Berlin set to attract thousands of attendees, the event represents a powerful show of solidarity against any form of intolerance and discrimination. By joining forces with prominent figures and institutions, the "Never again is now" rally has the potential to make a substantial impact in promoting a more inclusive and equitable society.
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The major demonstration against antisemitism in Berlin was part of a broader pro-democracy rally, known as "Brave. Human. Together," which took place on Bebelplatz in the heart of the German capital. The event drew an estimated 30,000 attendees and featured prominent speakers like Rabbi Andreas Nachama and Protestant Bishop Christian Stäblein, who spoke out against antisemitism and racism. The rally also included a minute's silence in honor of a mother and her 2-year-old daughter who were killed in a car-ramming attack in Munich the previous week.
The rally's strong anti-racist and anti-fascist stance reflected broader societal concerns about the rise of antisemitism and right-wing extremism in Germany. Organized just a week before the parliamentary elections, the event highlighted the ongoing struggle to promote democratic values and counter the influence of far-right parties like the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
