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.

  • homoludens@feddit.orgEnglish
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    8 hours ago

    I agree with the sentiment, but I don’t think being “ashamed” is the way to go - I only feel shame for things I have done.

    But otherwise I agree. They just held their party convention with the speaker being flanked by 8 German flags on the left on 8 on the right - so 88. And held up signs “Alice for Deutschland” (one of their leaders was convicted for using the SA slogan “Alles für Deutschland”). So yeah, they’re fascists and ~20% of voters want to vote for them. It’s disgusting.

    • fxomt@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      8 hours ago

      I couldn’t think of another word to describe it, but the quote “Those who cannot remember the Past, are Condemned To repeat it” is probably a better way to put it in terms.

      They just held their party convention with the speaker being flanked by 8 German flags on the left on 8 on the right - so 88

      These guys really have no shame, huh? fucking animals, i’d like to see them when they’re the victims of racism.