Police draw up balance for Christopher Street Day in Berlin

The police described the atmosphere at the Christopher Street Day in Berlin as carefree and peaceful. There were clearly more disputes at the 'Internationalist Queer Pride' demonstration.

, and Grigoriy Williams

2024 July 28 . 8:58 PM

2 min read

During the 'Queers for Palestine' demonstration, approximately 5,600 participants were present. Not... — During the 'Queers for Palestine' demonstration, approximately 5,600 participants were present. Not all of them remained peaceful.

Arrests - Police draw up balance for Christopher Street Day in Berlin

In Berlin, the Police have drawn up a balance for Christopher Street Day. During the main event with over 250,000 visitors, which proceeded in an unrestrained and peaceful manner, there were several confrontations between demonstrators and the police at the simultaneous "Internationalist Queer Pride" event in Neukölln, it was reported.

At the head of the procession, where solidarity with Palestine was demanded, there were approximately 5,600 participants on Saturday. Some of them threw glass bottles and paint cans at police officers and press representatives. Additionally, provocative speech choirs were chanted and symbols of unconstitutional organizations were displayed.

In the course of the three assemblies on the Middle East conflict on Saturday, 31 people were arrested preventively, reported the police. In addition, 37 investigative proceedings were initiated, among other things, for bodily harm, assault on officers, especially serious breaches of the peace, and theft. Twelve police officers were injured.

During the largely peaceful Christopher Street Day itself with around 250,000 visitors, there were 58 preventive arrests. Thirty-three investigative proceedings were initiated, among other things, for insults, grievous bodily harm, damage to property, resistance against bailiffs, robbery, and crimes against sexual self-determination.

At the beginning of the CSD, the police stopped a group of right-wingers who tried to join the procession. The approximately 30 people were prevented from continuing and searched. Since it could not be excluded that the group planned homophobic or transphobic actions, the people were brought before a judge and initially taken into police custody.

Berlin CSD e.V.

Despite the peaceful main event of Christopher Street Day in Berlin with over 250,000 visitors, there was controversy at the simultaneous "Internationalist Queer Pride" event in Neukölln, involving demonstrators, police, and body harm.
The Christopher Street Day in Berlin saw a significant turnout, with approximately 5,600 participants in the procession demanding solidarity with Palestine, leading to confrontations and arrests.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex (LGBTQI+) scene in Germany participated actively in Christopher Street Day, despite instances of body harm, arrests, and confrontations with the police.
In Neukölln, during the Christopher Street Day events, some individuals associated with the LGBTQI+ scene in Germany threw glass bottles and paint cans at police officers and press representatives, leading to injuries and investigations.
The Christopher Street Day events in Berlin highlighted the importance of freedom of expression and self-determination for the LGBTQI+ community in Germany, but it also drew attention to the need for dialogue and peace between different sections of Society.
The aftermath of the Christopher Street Day events in Berlin saw numerous arrests and investigations, including for bodily harm, assault on officers, and theft, as well as protests and demonstrations in support of Palestine and LGBTQI+ rights in Germany and beyond.