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Lie-Fritz: We Can’t Afford the Welfare State Anymore – But Billions for Ukraine Already! - Peace Rally in Weißenfels: Protest Against Escalation in the Middle East and German Shared ResponsibilityOn March 11, 2026, numerous citizens gathered at the marketplace in Weißenfels (Saxony-Anhalt) for a peace demonstration. The rally, which takes place regularly, this time focused entirely on the current military escalation in the Middle East – particularly the ongoing war against Iran involving the USA and Israel. The speakers – including long-time peace activists and, for the first time, younger participants such as students – painted a bleak picture of the global situation. At the center of the criticism was US President Donald Trump, whom they described as unpredictable and acting in violation of international law. Repeated reference was made to the alleged attack on a girls’ school in Minab (southern Iran) on February 28, 2026, which, according to Iranian reports, killed over 150 to 170 people – mostly children and adolescents. The speakers accused the USA and Israel of being responsible for the bombing and sharply criticized the silence or lack of condemnation by the German government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. A key part of the program was the reading of an article by Polish journalist Jan Opielka, published in the Berliner Zeitung on March 8, 2026. It states verbatim: “I accuse you, Mr. Chancellor Merz,” because the German government had not condemned the “sixfold death of innocent people” nor the bombing of the school in Minab, and did not demand an independent investigation. The speakers saw this as evidence of double standards: while Russia’s attack on Ukraine is harshly condemned, the West remains silent or even supports the aggressors in comparable incidents in the Middle East. Other main topics of the rally included: » Massive rearmament and record profits of the arms industry (e.g., Rheinmetall), while the welfare state in Germany is being restricted. » The danger of a third world war, compared to the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, particularly due to tensions around Venezuela, Cuba, and oil interests. » The planned deployment of new US intermediate-range missiles (including nuclear options) in Germany in 2026, making the country a potential target. » NATO expansion and the US arms lobby as the real drivers of conflict. » Criticism of the German “war readiness” debate and new brochures preparing for war or disaster scenarios. The demonstrators emphasized that wars never bring peace, only new violence, hatred, and suffering – whether in Ukraine, Iran, Palestine, or elsewhere. Children are not “collateral damage.” Several speakers appealed to the younger generation to get more involved, put up posters in schools, and raise awareness through social media like TikTok or YouTube. Despite looming rain (the speakers joked about a “big shower” from 6 p.m.), organizers counted well over 50 participants at times – more than at many previous events. There were also positive voices: a driving instructor happily reported the increased turnout and offered homemade peace flags for participants to carry. Upcoming events were announced on the sidelines: » Next demonstration on April 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. again at the marketplace. » An event on May 12, 2026 (around 7 p.m.) at the Wiegant Nursery with a prominent guest (former German Navy Inspector). » Possibly a larger event later in 2026 with Peter Brandt (son of Willy Brandt). Additionally, the BSW Burgenlandkreis promoted a planned Easter walk on April 6 in the Zeitz Forest (also possible as a private walk without official approval). The rally ended with a call to awaken, speak out, and advocate for a world without war – before it’s too late. Participants expressed determination to continue taking to the streets despite media and political indifference. Author: AI-Translation - АИИ | |
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