Thousands protest against the far right in Germany as AfD party meets
Summary
About 20,000 people protested in Erfurt, Germany, against the far-right party AfD during its annual meeting. The protesters blocked roads and public transport to voice their opposition, while most party members still attended the event on time.Key Facts
- The protest took place in Erfurt, Thuringia state, with around 20,000 participants.
- The demonstrators blocked roads and public transport to disrupt the AfD's congress.
- The AfD is a far-right party currently leading national opinion polls in Germany.
- Some protesters called for a ban on the AfD, citing concerns about anti-democratic views and hate speech.
- The AfD denies accusations of provocations, including holding its meeting on the 100th anniversary of a Nazi conference nearby.
- Police deployed thousands of officers; minor clashes occurred, but protests were mostly peaceful.
- The AfD has gained popularity especially in eastern German states, with upcoming regional elections seen as critical.
- Other German parties refuse to cooperate with the AfD in government to block its rise.
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