Special Leave for Police After Securing AfD Congress in Erfurt

Police officers in Thuringia who worked to secure the recent AfD federal party congress in Erfurt will be granted a special day of leave. The announcement came from Interior Minister Georg Maier (SPD), who commended the officers for their exceptional efforts.

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The colleagues of the Thuringian police have achieved outstanding results.

Maier stated that the officers of the Thuringian police "achieved outstanding results." He highlighted that the operation, which spanned months of meticulous preparation, ensured the party congress could proceed and that demonstrations remained peaceful. "For many, this meant long shifts, high physical and mental stress, and sacrificing family time," Maier explained, adding that the additional day off is intended as a token of appreciation.

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For many, this meant long shifts, high physical and mental stress, and sacrificing family time.

The security operation for the AfD congress involved thousands of police officers, including those from other German states. A statement noted that the Thuringian police handled "one of the largest and most complex operational situations in their history." The extensive deployment aimed to manage the congress and counter-protests under challenging circumstances, demanding significant resilience from the involved personnel.

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The Thuringian police managed one of the largest and most complex operational situations in their history.