Society · August 2026

Germany on August 1, 2026, saw a major Pride event in Hamburg proceed under heightened security following a recent attack in Berlin, with record turnout reported despite the increased measures. The Hamburg Pride parade drew large crowds as police implemented stricter checks, reflecting broader concerns about safety at LGBTQ events across the country. Meanwhile, thousands are expected in Amsterdam for WorldPride, an event overshadowed by the Berlin attack, which has left many feeling less safe. Far-left activists injured a leader of the AfD youth wing at a demonstration. An activist criticized Islamists and politicians alike in the wake of the Berlin attack. A 40,000-year-old mammoth ivory bird figure was discovered in a German cave.