Chaos at Techno Parade: Hundreds of injured and rescue missions!

Chaos at Techno Parade: Hundreds of injured and rescue missions!

On July 12, 2025, the “Rave the Planet” event took place in Berlin's Tiergarten, which attracted around 200,000 people despite uncomfortable weather with heavy rain. The event, which represents a mixture of demonstration for issues such as climate protection and party, was generally peaceful, as the police reported. Over the course of the day, law enforcement counted more than 100,000 participants. Compared to the previous year, when the number of participants was around 300,000, the number of visitors fell due to the less inviting weather conditions.

The managing director of “Rave the Planet”, Timm Zeiss, explained that the medical service had fewer missions this year than last year, when around 600 rescue missions were carried out. Despite the reduced number of treatments, emergency responders had to treat several serious cases, including two life-threatening injuries. In addition, a fire brigade spokesman reported “classic event symptoms”, which were often alcohol or drug-related. In total, over 50 patients were transported to the hospital, and the medical service treated many hundreds of patients on site.

Operations and security measures

The organizer's medical service identified the most common health problems related to the consumption of alcohol and drugs. Some physical injuries were also reported, highlighting the challenges at large events. In the past, similar events in Berlin have sometimes caused violent clashes and medical emergencies, which underlines the importance of preventative security measures.

In order to be able to better counteract such problems in the future, an official orientation framework for major events is being used, which must be examined by municipalities. This concept includes structural, technical and organizational measures that aim to take all relevant safety aspects into account. Coordination between the relevant authorities is of utmost importance to ensure the safety of all participants.

The success of this year's event shows that, despite the challenges and risks, larger events like "Rave the Planet" continue to be an important element of Berlin's culture and society. Organizers and security forces are working increasingly closely together to use past experiences and continually improve security standards.

Overall, the picture is mixed: although fewer people were present than last year and there were some medical emergencies, the police emphasized the peaceful atmosphere of the event. This balance between celebration and safety precautions remains a key challenge when planning large events in the capital.

Further information on safety standards and experiences from such events can be found on the websites of the municipalities, which are developing special framework conditions to make future events safer.

Small newspaper reports that the event took place in mixed weather while on Berlin Live the balance sheet of the medical service can be read. Provides information about security measures at events IN NRW.