People have once again demonstrated against right-wing extremism in several Saxon cities. In Bautzen, for example, around 1,500 people attended a rally on the main market square on Saturday, followed by a parade, according to the police. Under the title "Protect democracy - fight AfD & right-wing networks", a rally with around 1000 participants is planned for Sunday afternoon in Zwickau on the market square.
"The commitment and clear advocacy of so many different people and groups for our free and democratic basic order gives me confidence," said the Bishop of the Diocese of Dresden-Meißen, Heinrich Timmerevers, to the German Press Agency. "It strengthens my conviction that there is a broad social consensus that we as a community are not prepared to abandon. Let's look at what unites us!"
In addition to the demonstrations, the bishop emphasized the need for a dialogue on how we want to tackle the challenges and issues of our time. "I hope that the current demonstrations will give rise to more courage and willingness to engage in open and peaceful discussion."
