Thousands Expected at Rallies Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt Election
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- Several thousand people are expected at demonstrations and rallies in Saxony-Anhalt over the election weekend.
- Police said a dozen events were registered in Magdeburg, along with several pro-democracy rallies in Halle.
- A coalition of trade unions and civil society groups expects about 8,000 people at the largest rally on Magdeburg's Domplatz.
Thousands are expected to take to the streets in Saxony-Anhalt as the state heads toward its election. Police say a dozen events have been registered in the state capital, Magdeburg, while Halle has several rallies focused on democracy.
The largest gathering is scheduled for Saturday afternoon on Magdeburg's Domplatz. A coalition of trade unions and civil society organizations expects about 8,000 participants.
The demonstrations come as the Alternative for Germany hopes to secure an absolute majority. Election researchers do not expect the party's support to drop unexpectedly as it did in 2021, saying the mobilization effect is weaker this time.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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