The Berlin justice administration wants to clarify the appearance of security staff with right-wing extremist tattoos on Christopher Street Day (CSD). Numerous complaints had already been received on Saturday, Justice Senator Lena Kreck (Lena) had immediately urged the gay counseling center “that suitable measures be taken”. A security guard can be seen in a photo attached to the post, who is on duty for the car of the Berlin gay counseling service. “The Berlin CSD eV is appalled by the use of security staff/folders with right-wing nationalist tattoos by two car operators at this year’s demonstration,” it said in a statement. “Right-wing extremist and anti-queer opinions, statements and symbols are in complete contrast to the values, demands and messages of the CSD eV and the demonstration.

Source: Der Tagesspiegel July 26, 2022 13:19 UTC