CSD 2025 in Munich: Freedom, variety and a strong sign!

CSD 2025 in Munich: Freedom, variety and a strong sign!

München, Deutschland - The Christopher Street Day (CSD) 2025 in Munich under the motto "Liberté, Diversité, Queerité" moves closer and promises to become a feast for freedom, diversity and sexual self -determination. Mayor Dominik Krause (Greens) has highlighted this CSD as one of the most important in recent years. In view of the worrying increase in attacks on LGBTIQ*people worldwide, also in Bavaria and Munich, this event is all the more important. According to a report by Süddeutsche Zeitung , 121 incidents of discrimination and violence were registered in Munich, which is an easy increase in Compared to 113 incidents in the previous year.

The CSD weeks take place from June 14th to 29th and include a total of 80 events, including cinema, poetry slam, readings, exhibitions and impressive drag shows. A highlight will be the political parade on June 28th, followed by a street festival on June 29. The train will start at 12 p.m. at Mariahilfplatz and end at the victory. This year, 200 groups have already registered for the parade, including the CSU, which will enter the action together with lesbians and gays in the Union (LSU).

discrimination on the advance

The alarming statistics on discrimination and violence against LGBTIQ*people throw a shadow on the celebrations. The internet platform lsvd.de reported that 75% of Germans show protection for LGBTIQ* 38% of the respondents show support for diversity programs in companies. This indicates that despite broad social consent to accept diversity, this is not sufficiently reflected in practice.

In addition to violence in society, the security costs for the CSD in Munich have also increased drastically. In 2023, these amount to almost 200,000 euros, compared to 46,000 euros before Corona pandemic. The city of Munich is preparing for the high number of participants and has a supportive effect with financial contributions from up to six -digit amounts.

Enlightenment and prevention

Another latest example of discrimination that deals with Munich is the discussion about the Oktoberfest. Among other things, discriminatory representations on rides provided discussions and pressure on the operators. This leads us to an important topic: How can society achieve through education and preventive measures that every celebration, be it the CSD or the Oktoberfest, becomes a safe space? The Reporting of with pleasure showed that despite a variety of measures to create a "Safe Spaces" for women and girls, the likelihood of attacks remains high.