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Right-wing march in Dresden: Police investigate after unauthorized meeting
On June 2, 2025, around 70 right-wingers gathered unannounced in Dresden's old town while the police investigated.
Right-wing march in Dresden: Police investigate after unauthorized meeting
On Sunday afternoon, a group of 50 to 70 people staged an unannounced march in Dresden's old town. The upright gathering, which was directed against refugees, led from Neumarkt to Theaterplatz, where the participants drew attention to themselves with two banners and loud slogans. The use of fireworks in particular caused a negative response. The police are now investigating possible violations of the Assembly Act and the Explosives Act, as stern.de reports.
As it turned out, the meeting was not registered in advance, which is why the Dresden police initiated an investigation. Despite the officers being alerted, no participants could be identified on site. An abandoned banner and remains of pyrotechnics were recovered. The meeting only lasted a few minutes, but the impact was even more noticeable because the slogans and the setting off of fireworks sent a clear message. blick.de emphasizes that such unannounced meetings usually have significant legal consequences.
Detailed legal framework
According to the regulations for public gatherings in the open air, such marches are not permitted within the pacified zones set by the Bundestag and state legislatures. Section 16 of the Assembly Act clearly defines that gatherings near legislative bodies are prohibited, which is significant in the current context. Exceptions only exist for specific events, such as church services or weddings, in accordance with the regulations of the Bundesrat.
These recent events once again highlight the issue of unannounced demonstrations and the associated legal framework. While some people value freedom of assembly, the population is increasingly skeptical about the acceptance of such publicly provocative demonstrations.