Antifa demonstration in Bremen before German Unity Day with around 700 participants

Before the celebration of German Unity Day, hundreds gathered in Bremen city center for an Antifa demonstration. The rally was registered by the “Basic Group Antifascism Bremen” under the title: “No peace with the nation!” Shortly before the end of the demonstration in the early evening, a police spokesman spoke of around 700 participants. The organizers assumed there would be around 1,000 people. 300 participants were registered. Accompanied by a large police presence, the demonstrators moved from the city center to the Neustadt and back, and at times a helicopter circled over the meeting. Individual Bengalos and firecrackers were lit, said the police spokesman. No one was injured until early evening. According to the organizers, the demonstration was directed against nationalism, which, in their view, exacerbates social problems. "Germany is celebrating itself and its nationalism this weekend. But we say: We are not celebrating," said a spokeswoman for the grassroots group before the rally. The demonstration is against militarization, anti-feminism and social cuts. Threats from the left-wing extremist scene in advance The Day of German Unity on October 3rd commemorates reunification 36 years ago. The central celebration in Germany this year in Bremen is under the motto “Many strengths – one country”. Various demonstrations have been announced around the unity celebration. “Anyone who wants to demonstrate can do so,” said Bremen’s interior department – ​​as long as security is not jeopardized. There have recently been threats from the left-wing extremist scene. A police spokeswoman had announced in advance of the demonstrations: “If there are disruptions or crimes, we will take consistent action.” The emergency services are prepared and are monitoring the situation carefully. dpa/ceb