Revolutionary May 1st in Berlin: Thousands demonstrate for Palestine!

Revolutionary May 1st in Berlin: Thousands demonstrate for Palestine!

Neukölln, Deutschland - On May 1, 2025, Berlin plans numerous leftist and left -wing extremist demonstrations that are supposed to attract several thousand participants. The focus is particularly on the "revolutionary" demonstration on the evening of May 1, which will lead through the districts of Kreuzberg and Neukölln. The police expect a lively participation, but do not expect heavy riots or massive outbursts of violence, as often founded in the 1980s to 2000s. In recent years, however, major attacks on the police and destruction have failed to materialize, which also influenced preparations for this year's May 1st. [Borkener Zeitung] (https://www.borkenerzeitung.de/welt/in-ausland/politik-inland/demonstrations-am-1--zu-z- and-ex-raf-624560.html) reports that several thousand police officers from Berlin and the Federal Police will be in use to prevent exhaustions.

The planned demonstration route extends from the south star to Neukölln and back. In 2024, the demonstration counted more than 11,000 participants. A central topic will be the Middle East conflict, with a focus on the "genocide in Palestine". In addition, the situation of the Kurds and the recent arrest of the former RAF terrorist Daniela Klette is discussed. A climb that is currently on trial will also be read out. On May 1st, a separate demonstration is also planned under the motto "Free Görli - Rave against the Zaun", which is directed against the nightly closure of the Görlitz park.

diverse activities and protests

In addition to the larger demonstrations, the Grunewald Space Agency (GSA) organizes a satirical action in the Grunewald with the topic of "common good space -oriented space". For several years, the left initiative Mygruni has also been running 1. May Demonstrations in Grunewald. The traditional trade union demonstration takes place in the morning and moves from Strausberger Platz to the Red City Hall. A larger left -wing demonstration in Wedding is already announced on the evening before.

On the evening of April 30th there are left groups on Mariannenplatz in Kreuzberg under the motto "Take Back the Night". The police observe the developments with great attention to ensuring security throughout the events. In the past, the May demonstrations also have riots. [Welt] (https://www.welt.de/politik/Deutschland/article13317084/ thousands-polizen-stoppen-linksextreme-randalierer.html) reports, for example, about violent participants who threw stones and bottles on the police during the "Revolutionary May".

Overall, the situation for May 1, 2025 in Berlin is very tense because the police strive to ensure a peaceful atmosphere and prevent riots. In addition, the various topics of the demonstrations are an expression of the current social and politically relevant concerns in Germany.