14 Jul, 12:56··

Frankfurt Allows Pro-Palestine Demonstration

ZEIT Online

A demonstration supporting Palestine was allowed in Frankfurt, Germany. The authorities decided not to stop the event. This decision is due to freedom of assembly rights.

Frankfurt is known as the ‘demo-hauptstadt’ of Germany because it has many demonstrations. The planned demonstration was set for July 18th. The public prosecutor and police said there was no legal reason to ban the event. A speaker will be excluded from the demonstration. The demonstration is taking place in Kelkheim, Hesse.

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Highlights

Frankfurt Demo Permitted

A pro-Palestine demonstration was allowed in Frankfurt, Germany.

No Legal Basis for Ban

Authorities in Frankfurt do not see a legal reason to ban the demo.

Frankfurt 'Demo Hauptstadt'

Frankfurt is known as Germany’s ‘demo Hauptstadt’ due to many demos.

Restrictions on Speaker

A speaker has been excluded from the planned Palestinian demonstration.

Helicopter Rescue Costs

Hesse must cover the costs of a helicopter rescue in Kelkheim.

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