District Day Märkisch-Oderland condemns violent attack on diversity!

District Day Märkisch-Oderland condemns violent attack on diversity!

The district council of Märkisch-Oderland has unanimously adopted a resolution that clearly positions itself against the violent attack on the multi-fold festival in Bad Freienwalde. In the resolution, which was decided on Wednesday evening, it is emphasized that violence is not acceptable in any form in the context of a democracy. An AfD MP abstained in the vote. The attack, which injured several people and took place on June 15, occurred during an event that was supposed to promote diversity and tolerance and was committed by hooded perpetrators. These incidents raise questions about the security of such events that will have to be better guaranteed in the future. However, the police gave the all -clear and secured the continuation of the festival, which was under the motto "Bad Freienwalde is colorful". Many of those affected received expressions of solidarity from the population.

In the debate, District Administrator Gernot Schmidt pointed out the need that all people can live according to their own ideas as long as they adhere to the laws. Schmidt welcomed the decision of the district council as a clear expression of the rejection of violence in political arguments. In contrast, AfD politician Lars Günther criticized the perception of violence against AfD politicians as a "double standards" in his statement. He referred to the attacked Festival as not comparable to a normal family festival and expressed his aversion to the manner of the representation on the festival.

political responsibility and reactions

The reactions to Günther's statements were mixed. Rico on the top of the BVB-free voters criticized that the AfD did not reach sufficiently from extreme positions. The left-wing politician Kerstin Kaiser also accused Günther denunciation and defamation of what could deepen the division of society. In the subsequent citizens' question, present demanded a clear statement from the district council for the incident. Thorsten Wendorff, chairman of the district committee, said the attack was directed against the entire society, and it is important to stand together for democracy and tolerance.

The events in Bad Freienwalde are not isolated, but reflect a broader social climate. For example, over 1,500 citizens from Jüchen recently demonstrated for democracy, diversity and tolerance. The demonstration, which was set with an urgent message against hate and agitation, included numerous groups, including schools, clubs and parties, and shows that the effort for respectful coexistence is also strong in other parts of Germany. Daniel Rinkert, a member of the Bundestag, emphasized the will not to allow right -wing radical and inhuman ideas.

The events in Bad Freienwalde and the reactions of the district council are a clear signal that society has to stand together in order to protect diversity and tolerance and strictly condemn violence as a means of political discussion. The arguments and discussions show how sensitive the climate is and how urgently measures are necessary to protect democratic values.

Further information on the incidents in Bad Freienwalde can be found at rbb24 and MOZ . You can find information about the recent demonstrations for democracy in Jüchen at SPD Jüchen .