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Right-wing extremists mobilize for a demonstration against the crown in Leipzig
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The first participants meet in Leipzig
Credit: AFP / RONNY HARTMANN
Leipzig police are preparing for a comprehensive operation: the department for the protection of the Saxon constitution warns of anti-crown protests against the infiltration of right-wing extremists. The left-wing extremist scene is also promoting action.
IIn the center of Leipzig, many people gathered on Saturday to protest against a rally by critics of the Corona measures. At noon, a few hundred people gathered at Augustplatz. The “Leipzig takes place” action network held rallies in three central locations in the city.
Opponents of the crown’s policy had recorded a meeting with 250 participants at Kurt-Masur-Platz. However, at the beginning of noon, the place was still practically empty.
The police deployed with a large contingent from various federal states, brought water cannons and cleaning tanks to their position near the demonstration. Agents also used barriers to separate the meetings from each other. The situation is not easy, said a police spokesman.
Eight events have been announced in Leipzig
The Saxon Office for the Protection of the Constitution warned against right-wing extremists infiltrating anti-crown protests. To participate in the event with opponents of Corona, the right-wing extremist scene will mobilize nationally. In addition to the local NPD groups, people from the right-wing extremist scene would also announce the demonstration in Leipzig. Also, mobilize the extremist left scene for action on this day.
Just two weeks ago, a large, sometimes chaotic demonstration of “lateral thinking” in Leipzig sparked anger and heated political debates. A total of eight meetings were announced Saturday at various venues across the fair town, five of which are related to criticism of current Corona policy and counter-protests. Police expect participant numbers in the four-digit range.
Protests in other cities too
Currently, due to the crown situation, only a maximum of 1000 participants per rally is allowed in Saxony. The police also addressed applicable requirements, such as the minimum distance and the mask requirement.
Protests against the crown policy were also announced in other cities in Germany on Saturday, for example in Bochum, Göppingen and Hannover.
