Berlin, Germany - December 14, 2024 "A far-right demonstration organized by the newly formed "Aktionsbuendnis Berlin" unfolded Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Friedrichshain, a historically left-leaning district of Berlin, amidst a robust counterprotest movement that brought thousands to the streets. The demonstration was branded under the slogan "For Law and Order: Against Left-Wing Extremism and Politically Motivated Violence." The event was marked by high tensions and a strong police presence, as well as a broad coalition of counterprotesters determined to disrupt the march. Counter protests were widespread, with 13 separate demonstrations registered under the umbrella of "Berlin Against Nazis." Organizers of the far-right rally, including former AfD politician Serhat Sentuerk and Brandenburg extremist Jannik Giese, sought to distance themselves publicly from neo-Nazi groups. However, activists highlighted their prior involvement in extremist circles, including Giese's participation in an October neo-Nazi march in Berlin-Marzahn, where he was photographed using the "White Power" hand symbol. Jannik Giese, one of the rally's organizers, claimed the goal was to "engage in discourse" and provide "an exit path" for right-wing extremists. Critics dismissed these statements as disingenuous, citing the event's connections to nationalist and far-right ideologies.