Over ten thousand individuals rally for democracy.

Combatting right-wing extremism - Over ten thousand individuals rally for democracy.

Over ten thousand individuals gathered in Leipzig and Dresden on a Saturday to stand against right-wing extremism and in support of democracy. Irena Rudolph-Kokot, a co-organizer of the "Hand in Hand for Democracy and Human Rights" event, emphasized that their rally was held "one day before the European and local elections" to "wake up people to vote and deliver a strong message for democracy and human rights." In Leipzig, the organizers mentioned around 15,000 people attending, while the police reported 12,500 participants. The event remained peaceful as noted by a police spokesperson on Sunday.

Concurrently, on Saturday afternoon, the "Action Alliance 'We are the Berlin Wall Dresden'" advocated for a demonstration as part of their "Stop right-wing extremism - Defend democracy" initiative on Theaterplatz in Dresden. Based on the numbers from the organizers and the police, several thousand individuals participated in the rally and the subsequent march through the Old and New Town. The gathering and procession were also peaceful, as reported on Sunday.

Remarkably, the renowned actress Sandra Hüller, known for her international success, addressed the crowd in Leipzig. The 46-year-old asserted, "Don't let yourself be swayed by the rough talk of the right, by inaccuracy and violence in the language that serves merely one purpose: to incite insecurity and division."

With a rare public appearance outside of her acting career, Hüller prompted people to vote. In 2020, Hüller was nominated for an Oscar for her leading role in "Anatomy of a Murder." Born in Suhl and currently residing in Leipzig, Hüller expressed her views before the demonstrators marched through the city center of Leipzig.

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1. The demonstrations against right-wing extremism in Saxony, specifically in Leipzig and Dresden, attracted over 10,000 individuals who were passionate about preserving democracy.
2. The peaceful rally in Leipzig, organized by Irena Rudolph-Kokot and others, aimed to encourage voting in the upcoming local elections, serving as a strong message for democracy and human rights.
3. Despite police reports of 12,500 participants, organizers in Leipzig estimated an attendance of around 15,000 people, including actress Sandra Hüller, who voiced her concern against the rhetoric of right-wing extremists.
4. Sandra Hüller, a successful actress born in Suhl and currently residing in Leipzig, addressed the crowd on Saturday, urging individuals not to be swayed by the divisive language of right-wing extremists.
5. Another demonstration in Dresden on the same day, led by the "Action Alliance 'We are the Berlin Wall Dresden'", attracted several thousand individuals seeking to combat right-wing extremism and defend democracy.
6. The local elections in Germany, held on Sunday, reflected the collective stance against right-wing extremism, as people from various parts of the country, including Saxony's cities of Leipzig and Dresden, made their voices heard in support of democracy.

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