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Demos in St. Wendel: Police intervene, Hitler salute causes excitement!
Three demos in St. Wendel on May 31, 2025: Police intervene, conflicts and peaceful events characterize the day.
Demos in St. Wendel: Police intervene, Hitler salute causes excitement!
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, three important meetings took place in St. Wendel, which were accompanied by an increased police presence. How sol.de reported that overall fewer participants took part in these events than announced. The first meeting, with the motto “Peace, Freedom of Expression, Democracy,” counted about 75 people who gathered at Rezé Square at 1 p.m. and later made a procession through the city center.
A protest was formed against this gathering with around 100 participants, which took place under the motto “Protest against right-wing extremism”. How Lokalo.de notes, there were several incidents during the protests, including verbal altercations and an attempt to disrupt the procession at the first event. Police intervened and separated the groups using simple physical force.
Disturbances and legal consequences
A participant in the first demonstration gave the illegal Hitler salute, which led to the police initiating criminal proceedings. During the procession of the counter-meeting, representatives of the press were insulted and other arguments with passers-by were also recorded. In another incident, masked demonstrators tried to influence the other event, but the police also stopped this approach.
At the same time, a peaceful event by the “Women Against the Right” alliance, which organized a “Diversity Picnic,” took place in the city park. Up to 100 people attended, and this gathering remained trouble-free despite other events taking place at the same time, such as a motorsport event and a flea market.
Police conclusion
Overall, the police drew a mixed but controlled assessment of the events. Despite the tension and disruption, there were no major traffic problems. The reporting of that day in St. Wendel highlights the challenges that often arise when holding such gatherings and the need for a strong police presence to ensure public order.
Overall, the events of May 31, 2025 in St. Wendel remain a reminder of the ongoing tensions between different political groups and the challenges associated with the right to demonstrate and maintaining public safety.