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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.
Less forgotten, more intentionally misinterpreted. They penalize as antisemites anyone critical of the state of Israel, while simultaneously allowing this political party to exist. Assholes.
Shrödinger’s antisemite: they hate and love jews, and a state is chosen once in a conversation about Israel.