Antifa demonstration in Bremen on German Unity Day escalates at Sielwall

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 expected 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

German Unity Day 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 the Bremen Interior Department – ​​as long as security is not jeopardized. There have recently been threats from the left-wing extremist scene.

A police spokeswoman said 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.

Escalation on the Sielwall

In the evening the situation on Sielwall escalated. Several people threw stones and other objects at emergency services, the police said on X. They arrived with increased forces, secured the area and took action against “the aggressive group of people”. Shortly before midnight the situation calmed down, said a police spokesman in response to a dpa request. According to initial findings, there are no injuries, but this cannot be ruled out with certainty at this point.