The police are expecting an increased risk of violent confrontations at this year's Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Bautzen in eastern Saxony on Sunday (August 10). Between 2,000 and 3,000 participants are expected at the demonstration for the rights of gays, lesbians and trans people, a spokesperson for the police headquarters in Görlitz told the German Press Agency on request.
In addition to the CSD itself, six other gatherings of supporters have been registered to join the CSD parade, as well as a counter-demonstration. Their approximately 300 to 700 participants also want to follow the demonstration procession.
