Democracy-Support-Point

An initiative that stands up to extremism.

Bright pink and yellow image of hands reaching towards a glass door covered in circular stickers. The stickers feature text and heart symbols. The background glass reflects outdoor greenery.
Bright pink and yellow image of hands reaching towards a glass door covered in circular stickers. The stickers feature text and heart symbols. The background glass reflects outdoor greenery.
Photo: Peter Rossner / Illustration: Anja Jurleit (Bikini Kommando)

The European Capital of Culture in Chemnitz is to be a special experience for everyone in a colourful and cosmopolitan city that is free of fear. This requires people who actively shape democratic togetherness. These individuals can be found in shops, offices, pubs, associations and other places displaying »Hier findest du Verbündete« stickers (»You’ll find allies here«). Statements and actions that are contemptuous of human beings are not tolerated in these places. There are people here who will help if someone is insulted or attacked in any way. You can also make yourself visible as an ally with small »Ich suche Verbündete« stickers (»I’m looking for allies«) to put on bags, laptops or smartphones, for example.

When? From January 2025 till November 2025

Where? Various locations

European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.