Demonstration “Thinking outside the box” in Leipzig: car parade turns into failure

In Leipzig, the target of the so-called “lateral thinking” protests is again. Also in Austria and Switzerland, crown deniers take to the streets along with rights.

Update for Sunday, March 7, 2021, 7:00 am: Also in Vienna, people have against them on Saturday Crown measurements the government manifested itself. According to the police, there have been several arrests for violations of the law. Crown requirements. The right-wing FPÖ held demonstrations and called for the resignation of the government of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP).

In Switzerland, thousands of people went against them on Saturday Crown requirements on the street. As reported by the SDA news agency, more than 4,000 protesters marched through the city of Chur. Some held protest posters with slogans such as “Stop the dictatorship” or “Stay away from our children.”

Demonstration “Thinking outside the box” in Leipzig: police give more details

+++ 6.30 pm: The first takeoff after about six hours. Motorcade out of Leipzig since. Opponent of Crown-The measures have in their protest Leipzig it can mobilize far fewer people than advertised. the police he spoke on Saturday afternoon at an initial estimate of some 350 vehicles in the various caravans that had also made their way to the fair town from other cities in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. About 1000 vehicles were registered. The participants had taped posters to the car windows and Corona vaccines criticized.

Demonstration “Think outside the box” in Leipzig: police talk about 350 vehicles

According to the police had several participants at a starting point in Leipzig-Grünau masked his license plates. Emergency services had taken action against this, he said.

In one Counter-protest participated out loud police According to initial estimates, more than 1000 people in the city. They were made under the motto “Slow down lateral thinking” by bike and motorbike from different parts of the city on the way to Augustusplatz in the center. There was a rally there in the afternoon.

“Thinking Outside the Box” with a Car Caravan to Leipzig: 1500 Announced – Far Fewer Coming

+++ 5.15 pm: In Leipzig, during the counter-demonstrations against the caravan of “Lateral thinking“-The groups have reached several cyclist fences: inside, as the videos on Twitter suggest.

+++ 4.30 pm: The Dresden car parade has arrived in the city of Leipzig. Apparently there are no locks. On Hans-Driesch-Strasse in Leipzig, however, counter-protesters are protesting against the Lausen motorcade.

Caravan in Leipzig: “lateral thinking” comes to town

+++ 16.03 PM: The car parade of the Dresden “Quer Thinking” organization has not moved yet. At the Chausseehaus, according to various posts on Twitter, a group of counter-protesters’ bicycles was surrounded by about 15-20 people by the police. According to the information, it is said that personal data was also recorded in isolated cases.

+++ 2.45 pm: The press officer of Leipzig Police Currently a parade with a total of 300 cars is expected. 1500 was originally announced. On the other hand, there are more than 2000 riders, who ride in small groups alongside the “Coole Wampe” motorcycle club. “Wishbones” (Leipziger Zeitung) drive towards him.

+++ 2 pm: Saxon police tweeted that a counter-protester’s “bicycle lift” was classified inside as a “prohibited lift”. The elevator was to “close immediately”.

“Think outside the box” wants to go to Leipzig with a caravan: only about 50 cars from Dresden

+++ 1 pm: Currently there are no assumptions in Leipzig “Think outside the box” -corse arrived. However, more than 100 cars are said to have turned up at Kulkwitzer See, southeast of Leipzig, although 500 were expected.

Protests are currently taking place at Augustusplatz in Leipzig 1500 people against the caravan.

+++ 12.40 pm: As the Saxony Police reports, several counter-protests have started in the Leipzig city area. Several hundred people take part in a bicycle protest. Additionally, around 500 people are said to have gathered at various locations in Leipzig, according to the Leipziger Zeitung.

Since Dresden the so-called “lateral thinking” car parade started now Leipzig. There are less than expected: instead of 100, there are only about 50 cars.

“Think outside the box” is planning a demonstration in Leipzig; the car parade seems to be a flop

+++ 12.25 pm: In Leipzig starts a motorcycle demonstration as a counter-protest to the so-called “lateral thinkers.” Meanwhile complain Participation in the car paradethat the city of Leipzig has published the route in advance. As LVZ reports, only 20 of the 250 planned cars have started from Naumburg.

+++ 11.30 am: According to the Zwickau police, around 100 people gathered in Limbach-Oberfrohna (Zwickau district) to start a parade. However, a Plauen parade was again canceled. So-called “Side thinkers” I also have in Dresden for her to travel to Leipzig assembled, there should be around 300 cars.

Demonstration of “Think outside the box” plans in Leipzig: blockade prevents Halle car parade

Update of Saturday March 6, 2021, 10.30 am: Under the hashtag # le0603 people on Twitter find out about the timeliness of the call “Quedrdenken” -Demowho have favored a caravan after Leipzig plans. It is reported from Halle that a “parade of mini cars” was blocked. Police said the parade had been canceled.

Demonstration “Think outside the box” in Leipzig: Large-scale police operation: authorities fear the worst

Leipzig – Leipzig is regularly organized throughout the country by so-called “Think Outside the Box” Demonstrations obsessed. In November there were protests against the two weeks in a row Crown-Politics stepped up, Corona’s rules like keeping your distance and wearing a mask had mostly not been observed.

On Saturday (March 6, 2021) at Leipzig Another great location is expected. Several demonstrations have been announced and car parades from different parts of the country will lead to the Saxon city. Counter-demonstrator: Lockdowns are already being planned inside.

“Thinking outside the box” in Leipzig: “confusing” demo events planned for Saturday

The Leipzig authorities take on a confusing weekend of demonstrations. Due to the registered caravan of all the Denying crown The “think outside the box” movement, as well as the various counter-protests, is planning police a major operation on Saturday.

Through the Ministry of the Interior of the State in Dresden The support of several federal states had been requested, a Leipzig police spokeswoman said Thursday at the request of the EPD. The goal is freedom of assembly for both opponents: within the Crown constraints as well as for the counter-protesters: inside.

“Thinking outside the box” in Leipzig: hundreds of cars planned in the kroso

According to the Leipzig city administration, several parades with hundreds of cars from various locations in Saxony should start. According to the police spokeswoman, the assembly authorities in Chemnitz and Zwickau are also involved in the preparations. The development of meeting registrations and cancellations is dynamic, and the respective routes have not yet been finalized. the police In any case, be prepared for “major traffic obstructions throughout Leipzig and in the area as well,” the spokeswoman said.

Originally one of the Environment “Think outside the box” rally planned at the new fair in Leipzig with more than 1,000 registered cars. However, this has since been canceled. Therefore, it is assumed by the counter-protester that opponents of the Crown measure and Corona-Leugner: inside, who are also often joined by the extreme right, it could point to the inner city ring again. On November 7, 2020, tens of thousands of so-called “lateral thinkers” broke through police barriers and were not allowed and regardless of the Crown rules marches around the ring. Police officers and journalists were attacked and in some cases injured. There were several arrests.

Broad alliance calls for counter-protest against “lateral thinking” in Leipzig

A broad alliance, including representatives from Leipzig: internal parties, trade unions and civil society, Counter-protest on Saturday called. The action network “Leipzig takes place” announced three bicycle demonstrations and a motorcycle parade. These should lead to a rally at noon in the central Augustusplatz. The Green and Left Party, the ver.di union, the “Erich Zeigner Haus” association for civil courage and a motorcycle club also participated in the call. The organizers expect a total of around 1,000 participants. (Katja Thorwarth with epd)