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Over 200,000 people against the right: Munich shows the flag for democracy!
On February 8, 2025, over 200,000 people demonstrated in Munich against right-wing extremism and the AfD, under the motto “Democracy needs you”.
Over 200,000 people against the right: Munich shows the flag for democracy!
In an impressive sign against right-wing extremism, more than 200,000 people gathered on Munich's Theresienwiese on Saturday. The demonstration, organized by the “Munich is colorful” alliance, ran under the motto “Democracy needs you” and was intended to stand up for diversity and human rights. At the beginning, the police expected around 75,000 participants, but the actual number exceeded all expectations. Organizers spoke of as many as 320,000 people who spoke out against the CDU collaborating with the AfD and for a clear demarcation of politics. In the midst of the festive march, a powerful signal was sent against the shift to the right in Germany krone.at reported.
The peaceful protest began at 2 p.m. and lasted about two hours. According to reports, the crowd sang pro-democracy songs and was mostly in a good mood. The Bavarian police, who were on site with 300 emergency services, drew a positive conclusion: no notable incident disrupted the process. Subtle slogans buzzed through the air - many banners were directed against the AfD and the CDU candidate for chancellor Friedrich Merz. The latter was in the crosshairs of the protesters because of his support of the AfD for a CDU proposal to tighten migration policy. This support was seen as breaking a taboo and led to a wave of protests that have also characterized the last few months abendzeitung-muenchen.de summarized.
The supporters of the demonstration included numerous well-known organizations, including FC Bayern Munich and the Munich Film Festival. Speakers from various areas of society warned of the dangers of a further shift to the right and the possible equal negotiations with right-wing populist parties. Even if the mood appeared peaceful, the message remains clear: "Defend yourself! Resist! Against fascism here in the country!" The demonstration sent a clear signal about the federal election and growing discontent in society.