Protest against right -wing extremists: Anklamer set a sign of diversity!
Protest against right -wing extremists: Anklamer set a sign of diversity!
Anklam, Deutschland - On June 14th, a protest in Pasewalker Straße took place in Anklam, which was to set a clear sign against right -wing extremism. Participants held up posters with inscriptions such as "human rights" and "Whoever sleeps in democracy, wages up in the dictatorship". The reason for this vigil was a meeting of right -wing extremist groups in the "house Art Nouveau". Eschede was originally intended as an event location in Lower Saxony, but the organizers decided to give preference to Anklam. Despite the tense Situation, the protest remained peaceful, which the police confirmed. About 30 people took part in the vigil that ended around 11:15 a.m.
The SPD politician Erik von Malottki made it clear that the participants of the meeting were a dangerous group. He also emphasized the diversity that prevails in Western Pomerania and that needs to be protected. The alliance "Greifswald for everyone", which had called for the protest, pointed out how important it is to recognize alarm signals in everyday life and actively act against extremism. One participant wore a banner with the inscription "Evangelical Church against right -wing extremism", which is a clear sign of the positioning of the churches in this topic. Some passers -by was surprised by the protest and reported an increased police presence, while others, the adhesion, the meeting and protest only perceived on the edge or did not give him any great importance.
context and background
politics is a hot iron, especially when it comes to agricultural policy. The protests in the district were directed against the savings projects of the traffic light coalition in agriculture. Right -wing extremist groups played a dodgy role: they had prepared the demonstration in Anklam and already advertised on social networks. Observers warn that there could be a infestation of the protests due to right -wing extremist scenes, which is unsettled by numerous participants. Anklam's mayor suspected that this would have many farmers and entrepreneurs from participating. In other cities such as Gützkow and Jarmen, entrepreneurs and farmers went on the street regardless of political influences.
mobilization against extremism
The "Greifswald for everyone" initiative is not alone. In the past few months, hundreds of thousands of people for democracy and against right -wing extremism have mobilized all over Germany. On January 21, 2024, numerous vigils and demonstrations took place again in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, including in Neubrandenburg and Neustrelitz. These events show that commitment to the right influence remains strong.
The situation in Anklam and the adjacent regions is a clear reminder for civil society, to remain vigilant and to accept right -wing extremist currents. While the vigil in Anklam set a positive signal, the question remains how the situation will develop in the future and whether it is possible to strengthen civil society in its commitment. The commitment of the citizens and the political statements have to go hand in hand to counter a further anchorage of right -wing extremist ideas in the region.
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