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
Thousands of demonstrators converged on Erfurt, the capital of Germany's Thuringia state, on July 4th, aiming to disrupt the annual congress of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Police estimated around 20,000 protesters participated in the event, which saw major roads blocked and public transport services interfered with. The protests, organized under the banner "Resistance," soug…
Thousands Protest AfD Congress in Erfurt, But Meeting Proceeds Unhindered
Around 25,000 demonstrators protested the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party congress in Erfurt, Thuringia, on Saturday. While protesters attempted to block access routes with sit-ins and road blocka…
Germany: Thousands protest AfD congress in Erfurt
Thousands of anti-fascist demonstrators converged on Erfurt, Germany, on Saturday, July 4th, disrupting traffic and public transport in an effort to prevent the annual congress of the far-right Altern…
Thousands protest German far-right AfD party at annual congress
Thousands of opponents of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party took to the streets in Erfurt, blocking roads to the party's annual congress. The protests occurred ahead of state elections…
Thousands Protest AfD Congress in Germany, Blocking Access
Thousands of protesters gathered in Erfurt, Germany, to demonstrate against the annual congress of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Unions, civil society groups, and left-wing partie…
Tens of thousands demonstrate in Erfurt against AfD party congress
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Erfurt, Germany, early Saturday morning to protest the congress of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Chants of "Nazis raus, Nazis raus" (Nazis out…
Thousands protest in Germany against far-right AfD ahead of party conference
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Erfurt, Germany, to protest against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as it convened for its annual conference. The protests, involving unions, c…
Protesters Block Roads Ahead of AfD Party Congress in Erfurt
Thousands of demonstrators converged on Erfurt, Germany, on July 4, 2026, to protest the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's federal congress. Over 200 buses brought protesters to the city, overwhel…
Thousands expected to protest AfD party congress in Erfurt
Erfurt, Germany is bracing for massive counter-demonstrations as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party holds its federal congress. Police anticipate up to 50,000 protesters, with several hundred alr…
