Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD sets sights on power
Thousands of protesters clash with police in Germany as the far-right AfD party holds a leadership conference.
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📍 How it ended
The far-right Alternative for Germany party reelected its leaders during a conference marked by massive protests and clashes between police and demonstrators. The party sought to mask internal rifts while eyeing power in regional elections.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Germany to demonstrate against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The protests coincide with the AfD's leadership conference, where new leaders were elected.
Coverage from Al Jazeera, DW.com, The Guardian, CNN, and Reuters emphasizes the scale of the protests and the clashes between riot police and demonstrators. The Guardian and CNN both report on the use of force by police to disperse protesters.
The AfD's leadership conference and the subsequent protests are likely to continue to draw attention. Coverage does not yet specify whether the protests will escalate or if the AfD will respond to the demonstrations.
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Quick answers
What is the AfD?
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a far-right political party in Germany.
Why are people protesting?
Protesters are demonstrating against the AfD party, which is holding a leadership conference.
How have the protests been handled?
German riot police have clashed with protesters, using force to disperse crowds.
Coverage (13)
- Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash CNN · 20d ago
- Far-right opposition party divides Germany as its popularity grows The Christian Science Monitor · 20d ago
- German Far-Right AfD Masks Party Rift as Leaders Win Re-Election Bloomberg.com · 20d ago
- Germany news: AfD kicks off conference amid massive protests DW.com · 20d ago
- Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash PBS · 20d ago
- The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections AP News · 20d ago
- Tens of thousands of far-left protesters clash with police in anti-conservative party riots Fox News · 20d ago
- Germany sees mass protests around far-right AfD congress Le Monde.fr · 20d ago
- Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD party meets Al Jazeera · 20d ago
- Germany news: AfD elects leaders amid massive protests DW.com · 20d ago
- German riot police clash with protesters hoping to block far-right AfD conference The Guardian · 20d ago
- Far-right Alternative for Germany party elects leaders as protesters and police clash CNN · 20d ago
- Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD sets sights on power Reuters · 20d ago
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