Colorful instead of brown: Hanover shows flag against the AfD congress!

Colorful instead of brown: Hanover shows flag against the AfD congress!

In Hanover something is happening: On Saturday, June 21, 2025, people gather under the motto "Our rainbow remains colorful!" On Hannah-Arendt-Platz. The event, organized by a broad alliance, which includes unions, churches, parties and various initiatives, begins at 9:00 a.m. A strong sign of civil society is to be set, in particular in response to the AfD in the Lower Saxony State Parliament.

The AfD's congress, in which, among other things, topics such as "early sexualization" and "gender propaganda" are to be treated, has led to a broad protest. Critics, including the Child Protection Association and the Queere Network Lower Saxony, accuse the party of undermining enlightenment and prevention with their rhetoric. Simon Kopelke from the Child Protection Association clearly distances himself from the positions of the AfD and is committed to a scientifically sound sex education that strengthens all children, including queer young people.

a strong sign against right -wing extremism

It is not the first time that a large number of people in Hanover are on the streets to protest against right -wing extremist slogans and anti -feminist positions. According to [Spiegel] (https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland-wieder- Hundert-bei-be-beimonge-be- against-right-right-right-a-df9e64c9-e102-9b63-587218e3007d), hundreds of thousands have already taken part in similar events.

The organizers of the counter -demonstration are determined to send out a positive message. Hanover is often described as colorful, democratic and cosmopolitan - and it is precisely these values ​​that are to be symbolically defended on June 21st. The superintendent of the Hanover church district, Dr. Christian Brouwer, will appear as one of the central speakers and contribute to the event with his speeches.

The meeting should not only show a clear counter position to the AfD, but also celebrate the diversity and tolerance for which Hanover stands. It is important that voices are loud for an open and inclusive society.

counter -demonstrations also from other groups

The commitment extends beyond the churches and unions: The Greens city association also registered a counter-demonstration against the AfD congress, with an expected number of participants in the middle three-digit range. "We clearly distance ourselves from the dangerous ideas of the AfD," wrote a member of the city association. The day event promises to set a sign of unity against right -wing extremists and to show the colorful sides of the city.

Wherever the trip leads, one thing is certain: On June 21, Hannah-Arendt-Platz will become a setting for civil courage and a creative protest that puts the values ​​of respect and tolerance in the foreground. While the AfD keeps its conference, the people in the city will stand up for a cosmopolitan and diverse Hanover - and thus it becomes noticeable why the city is a home for many.