Protesting Event - Multitudes protest against right-wing extremism in Berlin's rally.
Right before the European election, thousands of people assembled in Berlin to protest against right-wing extremism, as per police reports. The demonstration was happening without creating any trouble. There was an influx of many individuals. The protesters' signs carried messages like "Prefer Love Over Hate", "Respect Human Rights, Not Right-Wing Individuals", and "Appreciate Diversity Without Alternative". Around 10,000 participants were on the list.
A coalition of various social organizations had called for rallies in several German cities such as Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, and Dresden, under the slogan "Put a Stop to Right-Wing Extremism. Defend Democracy".
In Berlin, the coalition had invited Matthias Ecke to speak. He is a Saxon SPD candidate in the European elections, who was beaten up while hanging up campaign posters in Dresden back in early May.
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- Despite the approaching European elections, concerns about right-wing extremism prompted a series of protests in cities across Germany, including Berlin.
- The Berlin police had to manage large crowds during a demonstration against right-wing extremism, which was reminiscent of similar events that occurred in other German cities like Hamburg and Munich.
- Due to the intense debate surrounding right-wing extremism in the run-up to the European elections, a prominent German politician, Matthias Ecke, was invited to speak at one of the demonstrations in Berlin.
- In the wake of the election, European politicians and law enforcement agencies across Europe have expressed concerns about the growing influence of extremist groups, leading to calls for increased vigilance and action against right-wing extremism.
