Peace demonstration in Berlin: 20,000 never challenge again!

Peace demonstration in Berlin: 20,000 never challenge again!

On October 3, 2025, a large demonstration for peace and against upgrade took place in Berlin. Under the motto "Never again!" More than 7,500 people gathered, according to the police, while the organizers reported about 20,000 participants. The demonstration was supported by over 450 groups, associations and parties, including the BSW and parts of the SPD. She started at Bebelplatz in Mitte and led over Friedrichstrasse back to Bebelplatz, where well -known speakers also raised her voices.

The SPD member of the Bundestag Ralf Stegner was one of the main speakers. In his speech, he referred to 21 wars and 150 military conflicts worldwide. Stegner emphasized the need that Germany had to be peaceful and not to be warmed. In addition to him, representatives of the BSW, the left as well as refusal to do war from Russia and Ukraine also appeared. The discourses illustrated concern about the current geopolitical situation and the stance of the federal government.

Criticism of the federal government and the Ukraine conflict

Various speeches criticized government policy, in particular the stance of the Federal Government on the Israeli approach in Gaza and the opinion that the European Union escalates the Ukraine War. There were demands on sayings such as "Peace in Middle East" and "Jobs and environmental protection, no weapons!" These messages underlined the concerns of the demonstrators, who demanded an immediate departure from military approach.

The visible presence of Palestinian flags and isolated Russia flags was another expression of global solidarity and the critical examination of various conflicts. The demonstration occurred in a historical context that refers to the long tradition of peace movements. These were shaped after the Cold War and until the 2010s and aimed at rejecting wars and upgrading, and promoting peaceful solutions. Historically, there were many attempts in Europe to abolish war as a means of politics.

Historical context of the peace movement

The roots of the peace movement go back to ancient Greece, where Koine Erene's idea was propagated to secure peace. In modern times, historical turning points in the peace movement, especially in the Venetian impulse of the 19th century, found the first mass movements against war and arms races. This development was influenced by various social currents, including pacifism and anti -militarism of socialist groups.

As part of the demonstration in Berlin, the concerns of the peace movement were clearly articulated, which has now become an important voice in the social debate. The demands expressed at the beginning and the critical comments on the international situation show that society remains vigilant and continues against war and militarism to make a peaceful future. More information about the protests and their backgrounds are on the websites of Demo and in a detailed report by rbb24 to find.