Ostermarsch in Traunstein: 200 Menschen demonstrieren für Frieden und gegen Aufrüstung

Easter Peace March in Traunstein

Approximately 200 people participated in the Easter March in Traunstein, Germany on April 19th, 2025, under the motto "Peaceable instead of bellicose." The demonstration featured speeches, music, and a march through the city center.

Speakers and Key Messages

• Speakers included representatives from various groups such as Naturfreunde Traunreut, Die Linke, Verdi, and the Initiative for Refugee Rights.
• Their speeches addressed concerns about the increasing influence of the Bundeswehr in schools, the rising military budget, human rights violations, and the dangers of escalating global tensions.
• They advocated for immediate peace negotiations, opposition to the stationing of US intermediate-range weapons in Europe, and peace education instead of military training in schools.

March and Events

The march began at the city square, proceeded through the city center, and culminated in an ecumenical peace prayer at the city park. The demonstration included banners and placards.

Organizers

The event was organized by a coalition of groups including the Peace Initiative Traunstein-Traunreut-Trostberg, Naturfreunde, Verdi, Die Linke, and others.