After election in Saxony-Anhalt: Thousands protest against the AfD
The election victory of the AfD is not only concerning people in Saxony-Anhalt. In many places in Germany people are taking to the streets against the party, including thousands in Berlin.
Thousands of people across Germany have protested against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after its clear victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. In Berlin, several thousand people gathered at a rally in front of the Brandenburg Gate, with estimates ranging from 5,000 to 14,000 attendees. The protests were organized by Campact and Fridays for Future, and featured climate activist Luisa Neubauer and top candidates from the Greens and Left parties.
The demonstrators expressed concerns about the AfD's success, with many displaying signs that read "AfD + BSW Democracy goodbye" and "Fascism is no alternative". The AfD won the election with 43.8% of the vote, and its leader Ulrich Siegmund aims to form a stable majority with other parties.
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