CSD in Neumünster: Peace despite protests - a sign of diversity!

CSD in Neumünster: Peace despite protests - a sign of diversity!

Neumünster, Deutschland - On July 1, 2025, the association "Colorful Tischchen e. V." In Neumünster the concept for this year's Christopher Street Day (CSD) presented. At a time that is shaped by social tensions, the event with the motto "Here is wat queer - departure instead of wait!" Send a strong sign for cohesion and equality, such as [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/schleswig-holstein/csd-in-neumuenster-soll-trotz-zägen- Proofing, CSD-186.html) reports.

The CSD will be organized for the first time this year by the "Colorful Table" association, which has been campaigning for the concerns of the LGBTQAI+community in Neumünster since 2017. Mayor Tobias Bergmann (SPD) has assured his support for the event and emphasized how important freedom of demonstration is especially in today's times.

Security and counter -protests

In view of several registered demonstrations, including a counter -demonstration from the "young nationalists", one wants to pay attention to a peaceful course. The organizers clearly distanced themselves from violence and extremism and taken measures to ensure a relaxing day for all participants. Originally, the route should lead past the main train station, but this section was deleted due to the counter -demonstration.

The financing of the CSD proved to be more challenging than in the previous year, but was ensured by donations and partnerships. Around 500 participants are expected who will take part in the demonstration train and the planned information mile with stands of queer groups and initiatives. The Bundeswehr and the police will also be present with their own information stands.

A look at past events

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The current mood and the close-meshed coordination team around the CSD could not be more relevant in view of the similar incidents, which also shape the CSD events in other cities such as Munich. In Munich, over 300,000 people celebrated a sign against discrimination and for a colorful, various society as part of the CSD. There the authorities registered a worrying increase in attacks on queer life, which underlines the need for such events. According to CSD Munich people stand up for far-reaching rights for the LGBTQAI+-Community.

If you are in the region, plan your visit to the CSD in Neumünster. It will not only be a place of celebration, but also of real social exchange, with a clear commitment to human rights and the struggle for equality. Because one thing is certain: in Neumünster you will keep up the topics of visibility and peace.