Demonstrations against right-wing extremism: Together for a colorful society!

Demonstrations against right-wing extremism: Together for a colorful society!

November 5, 2025 will be marked by democracy and tolerance throughout Germany. Today, demonstrations against right-wing extremism, hatred, anti-Semitism and hate speech are taking place across the country. These actions are not only a sign of protest, but also a powerful call for peaceful coexistence. [news.de].

As part of this nationwide mobilization, online events against right-wing agitation are also planned, which underlines the broad reach and availability of the initiatives. Citizens' participation in these events shows that resistance to the right is not a single event, but an ongoing movement.

Demonstrations in North Rhine-Westphalia

A wave of protest could already be felt in North Rhine-Westphalia at the weekend. Around 1,200 people took part in the demonstration in Fröndenberg in the Unna district, while in Werne, according to police, even 2,000 participants took to the streets. The slogans “No place for Nazis” and “Stop the hate” were loudly chanted, particularly in Herford, and striking messages such as “Strangers become friends” and “Hate is not an alternative for Germany” were visible. The Alliance Against Right in the Herford district had called for the “Shoulder to Shoulder Against Fascism” campaign, and the protests were entirely peaceful and trouble-free. welt.de provided details of other events at which strong symbolic messages against the AfD were shown in both Ennepetal and Kierspe.

These demonstrations are a direct response to recent revelations about a meeting of radical right-wing extremists, which was also attended by AfD politicians and members of the CDU and the Values ​​Union. Particular attention was paid to an appearance by Martin Sellner, a former leader of the right-wing extremist Identitarian movement in Austria, who propagates worrying concepts such as “remigration”.

Further dates and activities

The demonstrations are not limited to North Rhine-Westphalia. Numerous events will take place throughout Germany in November to send a clear message against extremism. In Schleswig-Holstein, human dignity will be defended in Husum on November 1st, while an open Antifa meeting will take place in Hamburg on November 6th. In addition, actions against the AfD party conference in Brandenburg an der Havel will take place in Brandenburg on November 8th. These and many other demonstrations are part of a long-term strategy to promote democratic and open coexistence.

The diversity of the planned actions shows the citizens' unbroken will to actively fight against right-wing ideologies. The ongoing updating of the dates makes it clear that this movement is alive and brings many people together to support a common cause.