Berlin's Senator Stands with the Queer Community Against Neo-Nazis
Senator advocates for 'Pride Parade' as a counter to neo-Nazi demonstrations - Senators endorse "Pride Parade" as counter to neo-Nazi demonstrations
Hey there! Let's dive into the latest news about a controversial event happening in Berlin's Marzahn district this weekend.
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Senator Cansel Kiziltepe (SPD), the social senator of Berlin, has vowed to support the "Pride Parade" in Marzahn, announcing that they'll do everything in their power to defend the vibrant LGBTQ+ community if they face any attacks. "I'm deeply worried that the Pride Parade in Marzahn might get disrupted by neo-Nazis," she said, addressing the queer community.
The "6th Marzahn Pride" is set to kick off at 2 PM, starting from the Märkische Allee and Allee der Kosmonauten, with over 1,000 participants expected. But, there's a catch. A counter-demonstration titled "Against Identity Confusion and Gender Propaganda" has also been registered with the police, with around 300 attendees expected. This slogan has been used in a previous neo-Nazi demonstration against CSD parades in Bautzen (Saxony).
As of now, it's undecided whether the far-right demonstration can take place at the registered location and the measures the police are taking to ensure safety, since the planning meetings are still ongoing. Reports suggest that the neo-Nazi group "Deutsche Jugend voran" (DJV) may be behind the counter-protest.
- Berlin
- Neo-Nazi
- Marzahn
- Counter-Demonstration
- Police
- Cansel Kiziltepe
- SPD
Though the details of the police's operational plan aren't disclosed, it's clear that they've put measures in place to protect the Marzahn Pride parade and its participants. The presence of "Ordner*innen" (stewards or marshals) throughout the event indicates coordinated efforts to ensure safety and order[2]. Senator Kiziltepe's support for the event underscores her commitment to diversity, inclusion, and solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in Berlin, showing her backing for the parade in the face of extremist opposition[1]. This joint approach aims to make the Pride event in Marzahn a secure and celebrated occasion for all to enjoy.
- In response to the potential disruption of the "6th Marzahn Pride" by neo-Nazis, Senate Cansel Kiziltepe (SPD) has pledged to support the queer community and ensure their safety, promising to intervene if any attacks occur.
- The upcoming Pride Parade in Marzahn is set amidst political and social tensions, with a counter-demonstration and neo-Nazi group "Deutsche Jugend voran" (DJV) involved. Despite the uncertainties, the police have initiated measures to protect this event, aiming to make it a secure and celebrated affair for all participants.
