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Wismar shows its colors: 300 citizens demand a cityscape without hate!
On October 30, 2025, 300 people gathered in Wismar for a rally against Chancellor Merz to advocate for a respectful cityscape.
Wismar shows its colors: 300 citizens demand a cityscape without hate!
In Wismar, a lively city on the Baltic Sea, about 300 people gathered for an energetic rally on Wednesday evening. Organized by the “Wismar for All” alliance, the participants were clearly on the same page: their motto was “We are the cityscape – for a Wismar without hate and agitation”. These words were a direct reaction to the recent statements by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), which caused a stir throughout the Federal Republic.
Merz said on October 14 that the federal government must correct previous mistakes in migration policy and make progress. He mentioned problems in the “cityscape” and emphasized the need to return migrants. This caused heated discussions and noticeable resentment, which was clearly evident in Wismar's city center NDR reported.
Peaceful demonstration and unwanted disturbances
The event lasted about an hour and began with the lighting around the market square being switched off, creating a reflective atmosphere. Loudspeaker boxes ensured that the speeches could be heard by both participants with and without a migration background. Some, fearful of public speaking, even decided to play their messages on tape. Music and dance rounded out the gathering, creating a sense of community and solidarity.
However, not everything was calm. A group of about 10 people tried to disrupt the rally with heckling. However, these disruptions did not stop the assembly from peacefully representing its important cause. The Rostock police were on site and confirmed the number of participants was around 300 people. Northern Courier added that the demonstration ended around 7 p.m.
Political resonance and expert opinions
The debate about Merz's statements has caused divided opinions not only in Wismar, but also at the federal level. The Chancellor received support from some, while others, including Federal Minister Alabali Radovan, warned against fear-mongering and exclusion. The criminal scientist Susanne Beck appealed for an objective debate about the challenges of current migration policy.
How this discussion will develop further remains to be seen. However, the rally in Wismar showed once again how present the issues of migration and integration are in Germany and that the voices of citizens must be heard.