Thousands protest at far-right AfD rally

Thousands protest at far-right AfD rally as German election campaign begins
Thousands of people demonstrated against a convention held by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Saturday as political parties launched their campaigns for next month’s national election.A heavy police presence was in place in Riesa – in the eastern state of Saxony,
Thousands gather in Germany to protest far-right AfD congress
Thousands attempt to block delegates from attending meeting where Alice Weidel chosen as AfD’s candidate for chancellor.
Protests begin ahead of far-right AfD rally in eastern Germany
Planned protests organized by an alliance of activists have begun ahead of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) two-day party conference, which kicks off Saturday morning in the eastern German town of Riesa in Saxony.
Germany: Thousands protest AfD party conference in Saxony
Organizers said they expected more than 10,000 people to attend demonstrations in eastern Saxony state. The far-right Alternative for Germany party is polling in second place ahead of February's federal election.
Protests Begin Ahead of Far-Right AfD Rally in Germany
Planned protests organized by an alliance of activists have begun ahead of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) two-day party conference, held in the eastern German town of Riesa in Saxony.
Germany's far-right AfD launches Weidel as candidate for chancellor
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Saturday unanimously elected party co-chair Alice Weidel as its candidate for chancellor in February's parliamentary elections. The motion was carried to thunderous applause by almost 600 party delegates gathered for a conference in Riesa in the eastern state of Saxony.
Protesters Delay Far-Right AfD Congress in Eastern Germany
Germany’s political climate has long been shaped by a commitment to democracy and inclusion, but the growing presence of far-right ideologies has sparked concern across the country. Citizens and organizations have mobilized to counter this rise,
Far-right AfD replaces 'Young Alternative' group
The far-right Alternative for Germany party has voted to replace its existing youth organization with one over which it would ...
Germany's far-right AfD mulls new youth wing at party conference
Germany's populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is gathering on Sunday to finalize its election programme, while the ...
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Protests delay Germany far-right party congress
Thousands gathered on Saturday in the German city of Riesa to protest against the conference of Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD). The start of the AfD’s party conference, ...
Far-right party’s convention draws protests as Germany’s election campaign warms up
A convention of a far-right party is being met by protests in Germany as it and other major parties launch their campaigns ...
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Too radical? AfD founds new youth organization
AfD leader Alice Weidel, who was unanimously elected as candidate for chancellor on Saturday, has declared that she wants to ...
Germany: Thousands gather for protest as far-right AfD party holds conference
Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is holding a two-day gathering in Riesa to formally nominate co-leader Alice Weidel as its ...
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Protesters chanting ‘no to Nazis’ block access to AfD party congress
Summit attendees are expected to formally nominate Alice Weidel as the far-right candidate for chancellor in next month’s ...