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07.11.2020 10:28
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Today, “lateral thinking” demonstration in Leipzig: preparations are underway at Augustusplatz!
Leipzig – It was advertised for a long time and already violent discussed, now the time has come: this Saturday the “Lateral thinking-Demo will take place in Leipzig. The city administration had already reacted beforehand with clear conditions.
The so-called “lateral thinkers” want to demonstrate in Leipzig today. © Felix Kästle / dpa
In an online conference on Friday, the city and security authorities announced that the demonstration would not take place on Augustusplatz, as initially announced, but on the grounds of the New Fair.
In addition, the demonstration was prohibited. Otherwise, it is not possible to comply with the applicable regulations of the Saxon Crown Protection Ordinance, he said.
The number of participants was corrected from 20,000 to 16,000 (reported TAG24).
Two urgent requests from the organizers, which went against the conditions, were annulled by the administrative court on Friday.
The law enforcement office has also announced new requirements, including the use of mouth and nose protection.
The police will check this during the demonstration. The mayor of Leipzig had already announced that the rally would be dissolved if it was not observed (TAG24 reported).
In addition to the “lateral thinking” demonstration, there have been 26 other demonstrations in the center of Leipzig, including seven counter-protests. It is not yet clear if and to what extent there will be traffic restrictions.
UPDATE, 10:28 am .: Preparations at Augustusplatz are underway
Preparations in front of the Leipzig Opera are in full swing. © NEWS5 / Munzke
Preparations for the 1pm demonstration at Augustusplatz are in full swing. Among other things, a stage is currently being built.
The police are already on the scene. Support comes from the Saxon riot police, the emergency services of eight federal states, as well as the federal police and the state criminal investigation office.
UPDATE, 9.34am .: The demo can take place at Augustusplatz!
As the city of Leipzig announced a few minutes ago, the decision of the Leipzig Administrative Court on Friday was actually overturned by the Bautzen Higher Administrative Court.
“Think outside the box” can take place with 16,000 participants at Augustusplatz (TAG24 informed).
UPDATE, 9.20am.: The demo is not at the fairgrounds?
Both on Twitter and Telegram, the organizer is currently spreading the information that the decision to move the demonstration to the New Fair has been annulled.
This report, to the extent that it is correct, has not yet been officially confirmed.
UPDATE, 7.50am.: Small meeting on Friday night
Some 200 “side thinkers” clashed with about 100 counter-protesters Friday night. © Leipzig deployments
One day before the planned big demonstration of the “lateral thinking” initiative, around 200 people gathered in Leipzig’s market square on Friday evening. According to the police, they registered a spontaneous demonstration in which they protested against the state’s crown measures.
The participants did not wear masks and did not maintain the minimum distance. A police spokesman said video recordings were made and a complaint was filed against the leader of the meeting.
According to the police, around 100 people gathered for a counter-protest within earshot.
Police were already in town with a large number on Friday night.
Caption photo: NEWS5 / Munzke
