Protests Against AfD Congress
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Thousands of protesters, estimated between 20,000 and 25,000, gathered in Erfurt, Germany, to demonstrate against the annual congress of the far-right AfD party. Protesters attempted to block access and disrupt the meeting, but the congress proceeded despite the demonstrations.
20,000 Protest AfD Party Congress in Germany Amid Rising Far-Right Influence
- Approximately 20,000 protesters gathered in Erfurt, Germany, to demonstrate against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's annual congress. - Demonstrators blocked roads and disrupted public transport, attempting to prevent the congress from proceeding. - The AfD, currently leading in national polls, faces criticism for its far-right stance and is accused by some of provoking historical sensi…
Thousands Protest AfD Congress in Erfurt, But Meeting Proceeds Unhindered
- Approximately 25,000 protesters demonstrated against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party congress in Erfurt. - Despite protests, including sit-ins and road blockades, the congress proceeded with…
Germany: Thousands protest AfD congress in Erfurt
- Thousands of anti-fascist protesters gathered in Erfurt, Germany, to block the annual congress of the far-right AfD party. - Police deployed in large numbers to protect the congress, with initial de…
Thousands protest German far-right AfD party at annual congress
- Thousands protested against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Erfurt, blocking roads to its annual congress. - Police estimated up to 20,000 demonstrators participated, with reinf…
Thousands Protest AfD Congress in Germany, Blocking Access
- Thousands protested the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's annual congress in Erfurt. - Protesters blocked roads, attempting to prevent delegates from reaching the venue. - The AfD is experiencin…
Tens of thousands demonstrate in Erfurt against AfD party congress
- Tens of thousands demonstrated in Erfurt, Germany, against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party congress. - Protesters gathered early in the morning, chanting slogans and attempting to block acce…
Thousands protest in Germany against far-right AfD ahead of party conference
- Thousands protested in Erfurt, Germany, against the far-right AfD party ahead of its annual conference. - Protesters blocked roads to the conference venue, expressing opposition to the AfD's rise an…
Protesters Block Roads Ahead of AfD Party Congress in Erfurt
- Protesters gathered in Erfurt, Germany, ahead of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party congress, with over 200 buses arriving with demonstrators. - Blockades were established at multiple locations…
Thousands expected to protest AfD party congress in Erfurt
- Thousands of counter-demonstrators are expected to protest the AfD party congress in Erfurt, Germany. - Police have closed a highway due to the influx of demonstrators and anticipate up to 50,000 pa…
