Voting process - Protests for democracy take place in Stuttgart and Heidelberg.
In Stuttgart, a diverse group of organizations is organizing a rally under the banner "Halt auf Rechts-Extremismus - Verteidigt Demokratie" this Saturday (12:00 pm). Their goal is to send a clear message of support for democracy and oppose the rising influence of right-wing extremist beliefs, as the DGB Baden-Württemberg shared. The state chair, Kai Burmeister, remarked, "Democracy needs active proponents."
It's estimated that about 10,000 individuals will participate. The DGB, IG Metall Region Stuttgart, the Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart, the Evangelical Church, Parity Baden-Württemberg, the Forum of Cultures, IG CSD Stuttgart, BUND Baden-Württemberg, Pulse of Europe, and Die Anstifter are among those who have issued the call to join this major gathering.
A similar event is being staged in Heidelberg by Fridays for Future Heidelberg and the alliance "No Step to the Right" on Saturday (3:30 pm). With approximately 5,000 attendees, this demonstration is focused on "Protest for climate justice and democracy with the call to vote in the European and municipal elections."
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- Despite the upcoming European and municipal elections in Baden-Württemberg, concerns about right-wing extremism have led to demonstrations in both Stuttgart and Heidelberg on Sunday.
- The DGB Baden-Württemberg, along with multiple organizations, has organized a rally against right-wing extremism in Stuttgart on Saturday, aiming to support democracy and oppose its erosion.
- On the same day, but in Heidelberg, Fridays for Future and the alliance "No Step to the Right" are leading a demonstration to promote climate justice and democracy, with the explicit call to vote in these elections.
- Despite the ongoing protests, the German national soccer team is scheduled to participate in the European Championship qualifying matches, showcasing the continuation of ordinary life and democratic processes in Baden-Württemberg.
