Voting Process - Large crowds anticipated at protests in Freiburg opposing the far-right.
Come Sunday at 2 pm, thousands will gather in Freiburg to march against right-wing extremism under the slogan "We're your firewall." The protest's organizers have requested the presence of 20,000 participants on the city's streets.
With the EU and local elections quickly approaching on June 9th, it's crucial to make their voices heard, stated the demonstration's announcement. The event, supported by over 320 organizations, including SC Freiburg football club, unions, and churches, is not a new initiative for this alliance. They previously held a protest against right-wing extremism in February 3rd, when approximately 30,000 people joined forces in Freiburg. However, an organizing team spokeswoman asserted that more than 35,000 people participated in that occasion.
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The firewall against right-wing extremism is fortified with the demonstration in Freiburg, drawing support from Germany's Baden-Württemberg municipalities. The EU and German elections on June 9th highlight the importance of these demonstrations, as they aim to counteract extremism. The firewall's organizing team witnessed significant turnouts in previous demonstrations, including a gathering of 30,000 in February 3rd and an estimated 35,000 participants. With the upcoming Sunday protest in Freiburg, the firewall anticipates another influential demonstration against right-wing extremism.
