CSD Eberswalde: Brave parade despite the right threat on June 21!

CSD Eberswalde: Brave parade despite the right threat on June 21!

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the second Christopher Street Day (CSD) is celebrated in Eberswalde, under the motto: "We are there, solidarity, colorful and wonderful." For the event, a number of participants of 1,000 to 2,000 people is expected. Maximilian Armonies, as the initiator of the CSD, launched the event to set a strong sign for the queer community. Eberswalde, located about 50 kilometers northeast of Berlin and characterized by a University of Sustainable Development, has established itself as a place for the celebrations.

The CSD, however, is in the shade of an enemy climate against queer people in the region. The worrying situation has illustrated an attack on a multi -fold festival in Bad Freienwalde. Regular Monday demos that rush against foreigners, migrants, asylum seekers and queer people create a tense atmosphere. According to Armonies, queer people in Eberswalde must constantly pay attention to how they dress and where they are, which indicates a worrying dichotomy between the university and the city.

safety concerns and AfD counter

The security situation for the CSD ensures increased concerns. The impending disorder from the AfD's summer festival, which is to take place on the same day, raises questions. In Eberswalde, AfD politicians have already registered a counter-rally, which is perceived as provocative and potentially dangerous. In order to prevent possible attacks, security concepts were developed in coordination with the police. Armonies underlines the need for these measures, especially in view of the increasing disruptive actions of right-wing extremists, which have recently been increasingly against CSD removals.

The CSD in Eberswalde is part of a larger trend: this season there are 17 CSD parades in the entire state of Brandenburg. Such events are on the rise, especially in East Germany. Around 50 CSDs are planned for this season in all of East Germany - more than ever before. But the danger is omnipresent. According to reports, there were massive right -wing extremists in cities such as Bautzen and Leipzig last year.

queer weeks and events

In addition to the CSD, a total of 28 events took place in Eberswalde during the "queer weeks". These included workshops, concerts, exhibitions and networking meetings, which are considered important platforms to promote education and visibility in the queer community. However, the organization is based on resistance: The district council declined an application from the AfD, which served to banish pride flags from the city. 65% of voters in the region have clearly positioned themselves against the AfD.

The organizers find the CDU's statements particularly frustrating in the Barnim district council, which described the CSD as not family -friendly. Despite the lack of cultural funding from the district, which was prevented by the AfD and the CDU, the city of Eberswalde received support of 1,900 euros for the queer weeks. The organizers make it clear that they are fighting for their values ​​and for the visibility of queer people without wanting to be perceived against rights as a counter.

at a time when visibility and security for queer people is increasingly threatened, events such as the CSD in Eberswalde are of great importance. The CSD stands not only for celebrations, but also for protest against discrimination and for the acceptance of diversity. The organizers hope that the CSD parade can make a strong sign against the stigmatization of queer people.