!["We are witches you couldn't burn" is written on a banner during the women's demo "Take back the...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248920/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/many-people-gather-in-protest-in-berlin.webp)
During a demonstration, police officers faced pyrotechnics and eggs as projectiles. Despite this, there were no major incidents of violence. What can we expect on Wednesday?
Literature![A man describing himself as a "Reichsbürger" threatened police officers in Velbert with a knife,...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248870/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/police-encounter-citizen-of-the-reich-brandishing-knife-during-sek-raid.webp)
A Velbert man, believed to be a right-wing extremist, intimidates law enforcement, prompting the mobilization of a specialized unit.
Economy!["Anyone who subscribes to AfD positions and represents the party's platform has no place with us,"...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248834/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/verdi-s-leader-rules-out-space-for-those-with-afd-views.webp)
Trade unions, unlike religious institutions, are not popular organizations. Thus, it's challenging to dismiss committed members affiliated with the AfD party. However, Frank Werneke finds no other choice.
Economy![Christian Pegel (SPD), Minister of the Interior of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248808/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/decrease-in-crime-influenced-by-political-factors-in-mv.webp)
Incidents related to pandemic regulations and Russia's attack on Ukraine have witnessed a decrease. However, the number of anti-Semitic and racist crimes increased.
Politics![The sign "Landesamt für Verfassungsschutz Hessen" is attached to a building.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248782/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/state-agency-investigating-anti-semitism-initiates-research-project.webp)
Constitutional preservationists refer to it as a "connecting narrative": anti-Semitism is ingrained in the beliefs of extremists from diverse ideologies. A fresh investigation seeks to uncover the roots of this issue.
Politics![The flags of the Palestinian Autonomous Territories and the communist organization can be seen at a...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248767/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/tranquil-protest-on-walpurgis-night-held-in-berlin-wedding.webp)
May 1st sees multiple protests in Berlin, along with an extensive police operation. However, the day prior, demonstrators also hit the streets.
Politics!["Muslim Interactive" is written on a banner during a protest in front of the Austrian embassy.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248635/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/organizer-of-islamist-protest-under-surveillance-counter-protest-being-prepared.webp)
A Saturday Islamist protest in Hamburg remains a topic of concern as the parliamentary interior committee looks to investigate the situation. In response, an anti-Islamist alliance is planning a counter-rally.
Technology![Martin Sellner, right-wing activist from Austria, speaks at a rally of the Identitarian Movement.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248590/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/right-wing-radical-sellner-instigates-tension-near-the-town-hall.webp)
Martin Sellner, a right-wing extremist banned from entering the area, instigates passers-by near Potsdam's town hall. The city remains passive.
Politics!["Anyone who votes for the AfD out of conviction cannot work for Diakonie," says Diakonie President...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248541/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/diakonie-s-leader-refuses-to-hire-dedicated-afd-supporters.webp)
The churches with Christian affiliation have openly distanced from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. As major employers, they also refuse to associate with the far-right political group, impacting nearly a million workers.
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