Germany: Anti-fascist activists to demonstrate in Frankfurt May 7

Event

Anti-fascist activists plan to demonstrate in Frankfurt May 7. Participants will gather at Saalbau Gallus from 18:00 before marching to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof for a final rally. Organizers state the action is to commemorate the founding of the first anti-fascist groups in Italy 100 years ago and the anniversary surrender of Nazi Germany in World War II, as well as to denounce institutionalized racism. Attendance will likely be in the hundreds.

Additional police will deploy to monitor the action; related security measures will likely prompt localized transport disruptions in the demonstration area. Access to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof may be disrupted by the demonstration. Current COVID-19 restrictions in Germany restrict public gatherings. Police may attempt to disperse activists if they are deemed to be breaching these restrictions. Isolated clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if activists attempt to breach any security cordons.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security forces and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for transport disruptions and allow extra time for travel in Frankfurt the evening of May 7.