Large protests against neo-Nazi marches in Berlin: A strong signal!

Large protests against neo-Nazi marches in Berlin: A strong signal!

On November 29, 2025, the small neo-Nazi party “Die Heimat”, formerly the NPD, is planning a march in Berlin. This event is held together with the “Deutsche Jugend Voran” (DJV) group, which has repeatedly been linked to acts of violence. The march, which is registered for 100 people, begins at 1 p.m. at the Lustgarten and leads to the Friedrichstrasse S-Bahn station. With their demonstration, the neo-Nazi actors want to mobilize against “fraudsters and criminal foreigners” and against “foreign infiltration”. A disturbing video from a party official also shows anti-gypsy insults.

Protagonists of the march are attempting to spread their views via social media, resulting in significant mobilization among right-wing extremist youth groups. Given the violent past of the right-wing extremist milieu, aggressive clashes are expected. The Mobile Advice Against Right-Wing Extremism Berlin (MBR) has already published an assessment of the mobilization of DJV and “Die Heimat” and warns of the possible consolidation of right-wing extremist structures through their collaboration.

Counter-protests and resistance

The nationwide reaction to the planned march has been decisive. Protests by Berliners have been announced under the motto “No center for the Nazis!” Several rallies are organized:

• Ab 12:30 Uhr am Lustgarten (Kundgebung von Omas gegen Rechts).
• Ab 13 Uhr am Zeughaus (DHM, Unter den Linden 2).
• Ab 14 Uhr am U-Bhf. Unter den Linden.

The route of the right-wing extremist march leads via Berlin Cathedral, Schloßplatz, Unter den Linden, Niederlagstrasse, Werderscher Markt, Franze Strasse and ends at the Friedrichstrasse S-Bahn station (Friedrichstrasse 141A-142).

In a broader context, it can be noted that the potential number of violent right-wing extremists in Germany is estimated at around 15,300 people and has continuously increased. In 2024, there were 37,835 recorded right-wing extremist crimes, representing an alarming increase of 47.4% compared to the previous year. The number of right-wing extremist violent acts rose by 11.6%, underlining the increasing aggressiveness within these groups. In particular, an increase of 4.8% was recorded in assault offenses with a xenophobic background.

Another worrying trend is the use of social issues by right-wing extremists. These groups are increasingly trying to propagate anti-migrant and anti-Semitic positions, using current conflicts such as the Middle East conflict to spread their messages. In 2024 there were also 360 right-wing extremist demonstrations in Germany, with asylum, migration and anti-queer sentiment increasingly being discussed.

The planned protests against the neo-Nazi march in Berlin not only illustrate the resistance to right-wing extremist ideologies, but also the growing awareness of the problem of right-wing extremism in existing society. Berlin against Nazis reports that the mobilization has already begun and the resistance in the capital is once again being demonstrated.

Further information about current developments in the area of ​​right-wing extremism can be found on the website Protection of the Constitution be read.