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Merz's visit to Husum: Racism and protests are the focus!
Chancellor Merz visits Husum on November 6, 2025, discusses racism and increasing discrimination in Germany.
Merz's visit to Husum: Racism and protests are the focus!
On Monday, November 6, 2025, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected in Husum, an event that arouses both anticipation and critical voices from the population. As part of his political agenda, the recent vote in the Bundestag caused a stir. Anti-immigrant motions that were supported in collaboration with the AfD are causing discontent among people. Merz seems to place people who read as migrants under general suspicion by suggesting that they do not belong to the cityscape and can be associated with crime. This is perceived by many as dangerous rhetoric.
An alarming 40% increase in crimes against asylum centers in 2024 paints a worrying picture. In this tense situation, solidarity with those affected by racism is more important than ever. The initiative “Fighting racism – we are the cityscape” invites all citizens in North Frisia to protest creatively and diversely against racism on Monday. The meeting was registered as a private event and feedback from the authorities is still pending, making preparations somewhat uncertain.
Discrimination in everyday life
The challenges that people face because of their origins are diverse. Discrimination is not only expressed in violent attacks. It can also take on subtle forms, as shown by the case of a house hunter with a foreign-sounding name who receives no response from the landlord. Such injustices shape the everyday lives of many and lead to the devaluation and exclusion of certain groups of people. According to the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency (ADS), 2024 saw a peak in requests for advice with around 11,400 cases, which represents a dramatic increase.
Of particular concern is the increase in reports of physical assault. In 2024 alone, there were around 1,420 acts of xenophobic violence - an alarming number that points to dangerous social polarization. 21.8% of Germans could also be classified as manifestly xenophobic, which shows a significant increase compared to previous years.
A look at statistics
The statistical data shows how deeply racism and discrimination are rooted in everyday German life. The most common characteristics of discrimination according to consultation requests are:
- Ethnische Herkunft
- Rassismus und Antisemitismus
- Behinderungen
- Geschlecht
The increasing social polarization and the shift to the right in German politics endanger the rights of minorities and result in a decline in effective measures to combat discrimination.
In view of these developments, the invitation to the protest event in Husum is not only a call for solidarity, but also an important step in sending a signal against racism and discrimination. Time is short and every voice counts - because only together can we create a respectful and open cityscape.
The following links are available for further information and background information on the concerns and initiatives: Democracy Team, Captiva Custom, Statista.