Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash
Summary
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party reelected its leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla at its national convention in Erfurt, despite large protests outside. Tens of thousands demonstrated against the party, which is Germany’s biggest opposition group and has risen in popularity, especially in the eastern part of the country.Key Facts
- Alice Weidel was reelected with 81% of the vote, and Tino Chrupalla with 70%.
- The AfD has led the opposition party list since the February 2025 national election, with over 20% of the vote.
- Around 31,000 people protested, holding signs against the AfD and calling for diversity.
- Some protesters and police clashed, though most demonstrations were peaceful.
- The AfD’s convention coincided with the 100-year anniversary of a Nazi meeting, a point of controversy.
- Germany’s domestic intelligence agency classified AfD as a right-wing extremist group but suspended the label due to legal challenges.
- Mainstream parties refuse to work with AfD, keeping a political “firewall” against far-right influence.
- The AfD appeals to voters unhappy with the current government and seeks to capitalize on economic frustrations.
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