Germany, AfD and Protests

Protest action delays start of German far-right AfD rally in Saxony
Protests organized on Saturday by an alliance of activists against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) have delayed the start of the party's conference in the eastern German state of Saxony. The protests come as three of Germany's major political parties are holding gatherings on the same day to finalize their election platforms and candidate nominations ahead of the national elections on February 23.
Germany's election season kicks off with AfD convention and protests
Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is holding a two-day gathering in Riesa — in the eastern state of Saxony, one of its strongholds — to formally nominate co-leader Alice Weidel as its candidate for cha
Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany heads into an election
A convention of a far-right party is being met by protests in Germany as it and other major parties launch their campaigns for the country’s election next month
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Germany: Thousands protest AfD party conference in Saxony
Organizers said they expected over 10,000 people to attend demonstrations in eastern Saxony state. The far-right Alternative for Germany is polling in second place ahead of upcoming federal elections.
Protests begin ahead of far-right AfD rally in eastern Germany
Planned protests organized by an alliance of activists have begun ahead of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) two-day party conference, which kicks off Saturday morning in the eastern German town of Riesa in Saxony.
Protesters throw fireworks at police during AfD election campaign launch
Demonstrations mar two-day gathering of German far-Right party to formally nominate Alice Weidel as their candidate for ...
Germany's Merz: Teaming up with AfD would 'sell the soul' of party
Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), firmly rejected any ...
German Conservatives Embrace Hard Line on Migrants to Combat AfD
The German conservative in pole position to become the next chancellor is toughening his position on migration as he tries to ...
Mark Cuban Confronts Elon Musk's AfD Remarks With His Own AI Chatbot
Mark Cuban used the artificial intelligence chatbot on Elon Musk's social media platform to investigate Musk's remarks about AfD and posted them on Friday.
Why Musk should have steered clear of the AfD
According to Mike Godwin’s celebrated law, if an internet discussion goes on long enough, someone will inevitably compare ...
Musk endorses Germany's far-right AfD in wide-ranging online chat
US billionaire Elon Musk, a close adviser to US President-elect Donald Trump, again voiced his full-throated endorsement of ...
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Musk hosts love-fest with far-right AfD chief on X
Elon Musk defied a chorus of international criticism and jumped into Germany’s election with both boots, telling an online ...
AFD responds to reports of North Austin brush fire 'the size of a football field'
AUSTIN, Texas — A brush fire "the size of a football field" started early Monday morning in North Austin, according to ...