Demonstrations in Germany against nationalisms and in favor of the unification of Europe

Some 150,000 people have participated in rallies and marches throughout Germany, according to the organizing organizations. At the events, EU flags have predominated and banners with slogans such as “For a Europe of solidarity and without homelands” or “Let’s unite Europe!” The events have been convened by more than 70 organizations and associations under the motto ‘One Europe for all. Your voice against nationalism “.” Throughout Europe a signal must be given against the global shift to the right and in favor of a Europe that respects human rights, democracy, social justice and climate protection, “explains the call. , which underlines that the next European elections will be “decisive in determining the future course of the European Union”. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has called for participation in these mobilizations. Unite! Make noise! We are the majority, say no to the eternal nationalists of yesterday, “said the Social Democratic politician on Twitter. After the opening speeches, the protesters marched through the city centers with posters, balloons, flags and banners. Many waved European Union flags: “I want my grandson to live in a Europe in peace for the next 60 years. I see the future dark if the nationalists and populists win a majority in the European Parliament, ‘explained one of the participants. The largest event in Germany, with 50,000 participants, was expected to take place in Berlin. According to the Police, there were about 10,000 people on the street in Munich, although the organizers assure that it has been twice the attendance. In Frankfurt there have been 14,000 attendees according to the Police and 16.000 according to the organizers, while in Hamburg the data also differed between 10,000 and 15,000 participants, according to the various sources.