Antifascist CSD in Northeim: solidarity against anger!

Antifascist CSD in Northeim: solidarity against anger!

There is a special event on the program in Northeim today: an anti-fascist Christopher Street Day (CSD) is not only intended to be fun, but also to send a strong message against fascism. The organizers are calling for people to defend themselves against the growing attacks on queer people, especially against the increasingly aggressive attempts at intimidation by ultra-right groups, as recently promoted by political leaders like Höcke. Demokrat Team reports that the CSD is intended to appeal to a broad target group, especially people who are taking part in such an event for the first time.

The program in Northeim leaves nothing to be desired: a punk concert, a cake sale, an art exhibition, a drag show and an impressive aerial acrobatic performance are on the agenda. With loud, angry and queer-happy vibes, the entire community is invited to come together and make a statement for more cohesion and against discrimination.

Background and resistance

But the CSD in Northeim is part of a bigger picture: In Germany there is an increasing “flag dispute” that has broken out over the rainbow flag. This conflict is being fueled by Bundestag President Julia Klöckner and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, which means that no rainbow flag will be hoisted during the CSD parade at the Bundestag in Berlin on July 26th. MPs who still stand by this flag and want to hang it in their offices run the risk of being confronted with police terror. [RF News](https://www.rf-news.de/2025/kw28/csds- Werden-zu-antifaschisten-protestdemos) highlights that more and more anti-queer violence is coming from fascist and ultra-right forces, which makes the necessary resistance all the more urgent.

This means that the social climate is worrying. So-called “tradwives” influencers are promoting a return to traditional role models, which usually see women in the role of wife and mother and are often linked to right-wing attitudes. This development means that women who want equal rights are rejected by many of these groups.

Make a mark

Against this backdrop, today's CSD becomes even more important. It is not only a celebration of diversity, but also an expression of resistance against suffocating social tendencies. Activists and supporters from all corners of Germany are coming together to show that they will not be intimidated and that their voices must be heard. While actions like the CSD took place in small towns like Northeim, the hope remains that these alternatives will also be heard in larger cities and become part of a broader anti-fascist commitment. The CSD is now no longer seen exclusively as a queer political event, but as part of the anti-fascist movement. This requires increased collaboration between queer and non-queer people to work together for an open and diverse society.

In summary, the anti-fascist CSD in Northeim shows that resistance is not only necessary, but can also be colorful and loud. The message is clear: Together against fascism and discrimination – that’s what we stand for!