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Mühldorf Pride Event to Proceed After Berlin Attack, Organizers Urge Resilience
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Mühldorf Pride Event to Proceed After Berlin Attack, Organizers Urge Resilience

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Christopher Street Day (CSD) event in Mühldorf, Germany, will proceed as planned on Sunday despite a fatal attack at a similar event in Berlin.
  • Organizers stated that it is crucial not to be intimidated by such terrible events and that additional security measures will not be implemented, as a comprehensive plan is already in place.
  • The Mühldorf organizers expressed deep sympathy for the victims in Berlin, emphasizing that CSD events remain necessary to counter ongoing hostility towards queer people.

The Christopher Street Day (CSD) event scheduled for Sunday in Mühldorf, Upper Bavaria, will take place as planned, organizers announced, despite a fatal attack at a Pride event in Berlin. The organizers stressed the importance of proceeding in the face of such violence.

"Especially after such a terrible event, it is all the more important that we do not let ourselves be intimidated or marginalized," the organizers stated. They confirmed that no additional security measures would be introduced, as an extensive security concept is already in place. Police in Berlin also confirmed on Sunday morning that the event would proceed as scheduled.

Especially after such a terrible event, it is all the more important that we do not let ourselves be intimidated or marginalized.

— Mühldorf CSD organizersThe organizers' rationale for proceeding with the event despite the Berlin attack.

In a statement on Instagram, the Mühldorf organizers extended their "deepest sympathy" to the injured and the families of the deceased in Berlin. They vowed to do everything possible to ensure the event in Mühldorf proceeds safely and visibly. "Precisely such acts show why CSD is still necessary," they added.

The organizers emphasized that CSD events are held precisely because of the acts of violence and hostility that queer people still face in society. The event aims to provide a visible and safe space for the community.

Precisely such acts show why CSD is still necessary.

— Mühldorf CSD organizersThe organizers' statement on the continued relevance of Pride events in light of societal hostility.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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