CSD Regensburg: Threat letter forced to reschedule and shortened move!
CSD Regensburg: Threat letter forced to reschedule and shortened move!
The Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Regensburg, originally planned for July 5, is planned due to an "abstract risk situation" and a threatening letter. CSD organizer Alexander Irmisch confirmed these worrying news to the German Press Agency (dpa). The security of the participants and the emergency services has a top priority, which leads to a shortening of the moving route through the old town, as the Süddeutsche . Instead of the usual move, a stationary event will take place on the cathedral square, which is organized in close exchange with the police and the city.
Although the police of the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (LKA) cannot confirm ongoing investigations in connection with the threatening letter, Irish remains careful. "We do not want to announce any details about the content of the letter in order not to endanger the ongoing investigations," he said. This indefinite threat situation ensures increased security precautions, but the organizers have confirmed via Instagram that the CSD and the planned street festival will take place despite the challenges.
changed circumstances for an important event
Last year, around 3,000 people took part in the CSD parade in Regensburg, which underlines the importance of this event. Now, however, it shows that CSD demonstrations in Germany are increasingly exposed to queer-anti-queer attacks. Accordingly, right -wing extremist groups have started calls to counter -actions, which further exacerbates the already difficult situation. The CSD Germany association has an increase in online threats, which also contributes to the awareness of the police to protect the events."We want all participants to feel safe," emphasized Irmisch. These current developments throw a light on the ongoing challenges with which the LGBTQ+community is confronted. Despite the achievements such as marriage for everyone in Germany, the CSD remains a platform for still necessary demands.
Especially since the CSD movement originated in the 1969 Stonewall uprisings and the first German CSD demonstration took place in Bremen and West Berlin in 1979, the importance of the CSD is still undisputed today. With the measures taken now, the organizers hope that the CSD in Regensburg can set a successful and safe sign of equality and visibility, even if the threats remain.
To ensure the protection of everyone, the organizers are in close contact with the police and the regulatory office. Irish assures that the changes should not be a permanent solution and hopes that such measures will soon no longer be necessary.
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