Demonstrations against right-wing extremism: Colorful for democracy!

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Nationwide demos against right-wing extremism, AfD and racism will start in June 2025. Dates in several cities, including Göttingen.

Bundesweite Demos gegen Rechtsextremismus, AfD und Rassismus starten im Juni 2025. Termine in mehreren Städten, auch in Göttingen.
Nationwide demos against right-wing extremism, AfD and racism will start in June 2025. Dates in several cities, including Göttingen.

Demonstrations against right-wing extremism: Colorful for democracy!

Today, June 19, 2025, numerous people are once again on the streets all over Germany to send a strong signal against right-wing extremism, racism and misanthropy. Preceding the mobilization, nationwide events took place from June 1, 2025 that were directed against the AfD and its ideologies. In particular, the accusation of endangering democracy was clearly perceived by the vast majority of citizens: According to a survey by Infratest dimap, 67% see the AfD as a threat to Germany's democratic structure news.de reported.

Workshops, readings and panel discussions are planned in various cities in Germany to create a space for dialogue and education. Online events also complement the program, especially to draw attention to right-wing extremist incitement and everyday misanthropy.

Show diversity and cohesion

Impressive demonstrations took place in many cities last weekend. Loud tagesschau.de It is estimated that between 250,000 and 320,000 people gathered in Munich under the motto “Democracy needs you”. This peaceful rally was organized by the “Munich is colorful” initiative and sent a strong signal for diversity and human dignity.

In Hanover, 24,000 citizens marched through the streets, while tens of thousands of people also demonstrated against right-wing extremist ideologies in Leipzig and Bremen. These events not only show the cohesion of society, but also the determination to stand up against hatred and exclusion.

Demonstrations all over Germany

The planned events are spread across the country and offer a wide range of opportunities to participate. Here are some of the important dates still to come:

Federal State Appointment event
Baden-Württemberg June 19, 2025 Demonstration in Stuttgart
Bavaria June 23, 2025 Demo in Regensburg
Berlin June 26, 2025 More plenary sessions against the right
Lower Saxony June 25, 2025 Demonstration in Hanover
North Rhine-Westphalia June 30, 2025 Action against right-wing extremism in Duisburg
Saxony June 26, 2025 Demo in Döbeln

This large number of events shows that the topics of human dignity and equality are more relevant than ever today. According to that Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution Right-wing extremist groups such as “Combat 18 Germany” or the “Weisse Wölfe Terrorcrew” have been banned through various legal measures, but the fight against such ideologies remains necessary and is a task for society as a whole.

In the coming days it is important to mobilize the voices of all people who stand up for a colorful and democratic Germany. The demonstrations are a clear signal against hatred and show that many citizens are aware of their responsibility and are actively supporting an open society.