Luisa Neubauer Calls for Unity Against Right-Wing Extremism at Anti-AfD Demonstration
The climate activist voices concerns over personal safety and the escalating violence in society during a protest against the AfD party convention in Bad Fallingbostel.
On March 8, 2025, climate activist Luisa Neubauer served as the main speaker at a protest rally in Bad Fallingbostel, coinciding with the AfD party convention in Niedersachsen.
Neubauer expressed her alarm regarding the rising violence in society, stating that she felt compelled to have personal security at such events.
'As a 28-year-old woman, I find that quite shocking,' she remarked, indicating a troubling sentiment about personal safety within democratic participation.
The protest rally was organized by a broad coalition of trade unions, political parties, and church groups.
Neubauer highlighted the connection between the climate movement and the defense of democracy, stating, 'It is no coincidence that right-wing extremists hate an open society and democracy, just as they disdain effective climate protection and climate science.' She voiced support for demands to prohibit the AfD, asserting the importance of utilizing all available means to defend democracy.
Neubauer emphasized the crucial role of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in this struggle.
She insisted that a principled CDU is essential for a stable democracy in Germany.
In light of recent parliamentary votes where CDU and CSU accepted support from the AfD, she urged the party to clarify its stance and distance itself from right-wing extremists.
'In this sense, the Union is not just desired, it is needed in the fight against right-wing extremism,' Neubauer concluded during her address.
Neubauer expressed her alarm regarding the rising violence in society, stating that she felt compelled to have personal security at such events.
'As a 28-year-old woman, I find that quite shocking,' she remarked, indicating a troubling sentiment about personal safety within democratic participation.
The protest rally was organized by a broad coalition of trade unions, political parties, and church groups.
Neubauer highlighted the connection between the climate movement and the defense of democracy, stating, 'It is no coincidence that right-wing extremists hate an open society and democracy, just as they disdain effective climate protection and climate science.' She voiced support for demands to prohibit the AfD, asserting the importance of utilizing all available means to defend democracy.
Neubauer emphasized the crucial role of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in this struggle.
She insisted that a principled CDU is essential for a stable democracy in Germany.
In light of recent parliamentary votes where CDU and CSU accepted support from the AfD, she urged the party to clarify its stance and distance itself from right-wing extremists.
'In this sense, the Union is not just desired, it is needed in the fight against right-wing extremism,' Neubauer concluded during her address.
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