Thousands rallied in Magdeburg for Christopher Street Day amid rising political tension, as polls show Germany’s far-right AfD poised to win its first state election since the Nazi era. With heightened security following a deadly Berlin pride attack and echoes of last year’s Christmas market tragedy, attendees like trans activist Elias stood firm — determined to show resilience despite facing greater discrimination in Saxony-Anhalt than in Austria. The parade, held for the first time at the state parliament’s doorstep, drew political attention without AfD presence, turning visibility into a powerful statement against hate.

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