Magdeburg to Become 2026 Hub for Europe's Pride Movements - Magdeburg to Host Europe’s Pride Assembly Amid Rising Far-Right Threats in 2025
Magdeburg, a city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, has been selected to host the annual assembly of Europe’s Pride movements in 2025. The main event, organized by the European Pride Organizers Association (EPOA), is set to occur from October 9 to 11. Delegates from 30 countries are anticipated to attend, making it a significant international display of support for LGBTQ+ rights.
The choice of Magdeburg carries political weight, especially at a time when queer rights are increasingly under threat. The zoom meeting coincides with the state parliamentary election in Saxony-Anhalt, scheduled for September 6, 2025. Organizers of the event, known as CSD Magdeburg, fear a rightward shift in the region due to the strong polling of the far-right AfD party. The AfD, which leads in the polls, is regarded with concern due to its right-wing extremist tendencies.
The international gathering in Magdeburg is intended as a stand for democracy, diversity, and human rights. It follows the association’s first annual general meeting in London in 1992 and this year’s event in Barcelona. By hosting the eventbrite, Magdeburg aims to send a strong message of solidarity and support to the LGBTQ+ community, both in Germany and across Europe.
With delegates from 30 countries expected to attend, the EPOA annual general meeting in Magdeburg promises to be a significant event on the international LGBTQ+ rights calendar. As the city prepares to host the gathering, it also braces for a crucial election that could shape the political landscape of Saxony-Anhalt and its stance on queer rights.
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