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Frustration over AfD victory in Magdeburg: “I cried for half an hour”

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • People opposed to the AfD’s election result gathered at Magdeburg’s central Cathedral Square the following evening.
  • Musician Eddy Renard said he had cried for half an hour after the party’s strong performance.
  • The gathering followed major protests against the AfD on the eve of the election.

“I cried for half an hour,” said Magdeburg musician Eddy Renard, making no attempt to hide his feelings after the AfD’s strong election result.

The evening after the vote, Renard joined many others at Cathedral Square, the central forum of the state capital. They had come because they were unhappy with the outcome and needed comfort after the AfD’s success.

The gathering also offered a chance for participants to encourage one another about the future. It came a day after major protests against the AfD had taken place in Magdeburg before the election.

I cried for half an hour.

· Eddy RenardThe Magdeburg musician described his reaction to the AfD’s strong election result.
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