Berlin celebrates diversity: tens of thousands at the 46th CSD for queer rights

Berlin celebrates diversity: tens of thousands at the 46th CSD for queer rights

The Christopher Street Day (CSD) not only established itself as a colorful festival, but also as a significant platform for political demands and social issues. This year's celebrations in Berlin under the motto "Only strong together - for democracy and diversity" attracted numerous people and illustrated the relevance of queer topics in the current political landscape.

more than just celebrations

in Berlin, where the CSD is one of the largest in Europe, tens of thousands took part in the parade. In addition to the colorful confetti and the exuberant mood, there were also severe political demands. In her opening speech, activist Sophie Koch called for a change to the Basic Law in order to determine the protection of queer people in writing. This shows that despite the solemn atmosphere, the pressing demands for equality and acceptance are not pushed into the background.

a strong communal sign

The participants expressed their solidarity and their demands on posters, where slogans such as "Pride Not Prejudice" could be read. Despite the initial rain - which set the opening of the CSD in Berlin - the mood was raised by the happy dances and the oversized collectivity of the people. A police spokesman noticed that large numbers of happy faces lined the streets and thus confirmed the positive climate of the event.

criticism of political promise

Nevertheless, the political dimension of the event was also shaped by criticism. The governing mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, had assured support, but many organizers felt, how endangered by a lack of progress in implementation. The desire to protect queer people in Article 3 of the Basic Law remains a central concern and was discussed nuanced.

global perspective and local initiatives

The discussion about the protection and rights of the queer community is not only limited to Berlin. Also in Stuttgart, where the CSD live under the motto "Diversity. Now even more so!" took place, despite a large number of participants, the increasing hate crime against queer people were a big topic. Organizers criticized the increase in attacks and demanded more attention to the security of the LGBTQ+community.

a festival of solidarity

A special aspect of this year's celebrations was the demonstration under the motto "Queers for Palestine", where hundreds of participants talked about anti -colonial and anti -racist topics. This diverse range of demands and the great participation of the community show that the CSD is a platform for solidarity battles beyond national and cultural borders.

The diverse facets of the CSD make it clear that it is not just about celebrating diversity, but also about the need to fight against discrimination. The results show that the urge to change is strong and that the Queere Community will raise its voice until equality and security have been achieved for everyone.

- Nag