Mannheim is referenced in this context. - The AfD party files an urgent appeal against the prohibition of a demo on the market square.
The AfD in Baden-Württemberg has requested a court order against the man ban of protests on Mannheim's market square. This is because they want to hold a demonstration there two days before the European election, specifically where an Islamic terrorist attack took place. AfD state chair Markus Frohnmaier confirmed this on Wednesday. Mannheim had prohibited gatherings and labeled the marketplace as a tribute site for the slain police officer until June 16th.
A 25-year-old Afghan individual had attacked members of a protest led by the anti-Islamic movement, Pax Europa, and a police officer with a knife during the previous Friday. This event led to the unfortunate death of the 29-year-old officer, Rouven Laur. Christian Specht, the Mannheim city mayor, said it was essential that society gets to remember the deceased and injured in a peaceful way.
The AfD had previously planned to hold a demonstration at the market square on Friday evening, but they would be faced with an anti-fascist counter-demonstration as well. If the Administrative Court in Karlsruhe doesn't allow the party to use the market square, the AfD vows to hold their demonstration at Mannheim's parade ground.
