Impact Level: Notification

Locations Affected: Mitte (Berlin), Brandenburg Gate, St. Pauli (Hamburg), Beatlesplatz, Reeperbahn, Hamburg, Germany

Tracking Id: RINTP2724235074

Description:

As per reports, the Hamburg Alliance Against the Right (HBgR) has announced a public demonstration against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) scheduled for Sunday (11 May).

• The protest is expected to commence at 1400 hours (local time) on Sunday (11 May) at Beatlesplatz on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg. The event is being organized in response to political developments and recent official classifications regarding the AfD.
• In a recent statement, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) emphasized that the party poses a threat to the rights and safety of individuals who do not align with its ideological positions.
• According to the HBgR, the AfD promotes a nationalist-ethnic ideology that seeks to impose a hierarchy among citizens. The group advocates for legal action against the party and asserts that sustained public mobilisation is necessary to pressure government institutions toward a formal party ban.
• A broad coalition of groups and individuals has confirmed participation in the Hamburg demonstration, including trade unions, social organizations, religious institutions, elected officials, and anti-fascist groups. In parallel with the Hamburg protest, coordinated demonstrations are expected in over 60 other cities and towns across Germany, under campaigns such as ‘Together Against the Right’ and ‘Defend Human Dignity – Ban the AfD Now!’
• A central rally in Berlin is scheduled to begin at 1600 hours (local time) on Sunday (11 May) at the Brandenburg Gate.
• Organisers urged the Bundestag, Bundesrat, and the federal government to initiate formal legal proceedings for a party ban before the Federal Constitutional Court.

Impact:

• Significant road closures and public transport reroutes are expected in Hamburg’s Reeperbahn area from early afternoon until late evening. Similar disruptions are anticipated in central Berlin and other cities hosting parallel demonstrations.
• U-Bahn and bus services near protest zones may face temporary suspensions or detours, especially around Beatlesplatz and Brandenburg Gate.
• Higher foot traffic and enhanced police presence in protest zones may cause localized delays, especially near commercial and transport hubs.
• Businesses in affected zones may experience reduced customer access, employee delays, or temporary closures due to safety or logistical concerns.

Recommendations:

• Advised to avoid travel through protest-affected zones from 1200 hours to 2000 hours (local time) on Sunday (11 May).
• Advised to use alternate routes and monitor local transit authority updates for real-time changes.
• Recommended to allocate extra travel time for journeys near central Hamburg and Berlin.
• Recommended to consider remote work arrangements or adjusted shifts for staff commuting through impacted areas.
• Recommended to enhance physical security protocols and secure storefronts if located in or near demonstration zones.

Sources:
• https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/Viel-los-am-Wochenende-in-Hamburg-Polizei-im-Grosseinsatz
• polizei7538.html
• https://www.mopo.de/hamburg/hamburger-buendnis-gegen-rechts-fordert-afd-verbot-demo-am-sonntag-auf-st-pauli/#google_vignette