Germany: Thousands protest AfD party conference in Saxony – DW – 01/11/2025
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Organizers said they expected more than 10,000 people to attend demonstrations in eastern Saxony state. The far-right Alternative for Germany party is polling in second place ahead of February's federal election.

Summary

Thousands gathered in Riesa, Saxony, to protest a two-day conference by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which is polling second ahead of the February 23 federal elections.

Organizers expected 10,000 participants, with protests including highway blockades and planned disruptions of the event.

Police reported a calm situation but deployed drones and helicopters.

The AfD remains controversial, particularly in eastern Germany, where it has strong support despite being classified as a “suspected” extremist group by Germany’s intelligence agency.

  • Metz@lemmy.worldEnglish
    37·
    9 hours ago

    classified as a “suspected” extremist group

    The AfD was classified by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution as “confirmed right-wing extremist” in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. There is nothing “suspected” about it. They are without even the slightest doubt extreme right-wing facists. Or in short, fucking Nazis.

    • fxomt@lemm.eeEnglish
      20·
      8 hours ago

      Or in short, fucking Nazis.

      And in long, too. They are nazis, straight up. They are racist, antisemitic misogynistic homophobic fascists who believe in racial purity. That’s nazi enough to me.