Thousands rally against far right in Cologne after AfD victory
dpaCologne Around 9,000 people took part in a demonstration against the far right in the western German city of Cologne on Tuesday evening, according to police.The protest, held un...
On Tuesday evening, approximately 9,000 individuals gathered in the western German city of Cologne to protest against far-right extremism, according to police reports. The demonstration, organized under the slogan "Stop right-wing extremism in Saxony-Anhalt and everywhere - strengthen democracy!", was spearheaded by a coalition of groups following the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's election victory in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt.
The organisers emphasized that the demonstration aimed to serve as a platform for people to express their opposition to the AfD's election win and to engage in discussions about the potential implications of such a political shift. They stated, "When far-right extremists in Germany could come to power in a federal state for the first time, we as democrats want to and must raise our voices loud and clear."
The coalition called for a robust defense of democracy, the welfare state, the values enshrined in Germany's constitution, diversity, and human dignity against the AfD. They specifically sought to confront racism, anti-Semitism, hatred, and violence, rejecting any normalization or cooperation with the far-right party.
In summary, the rally in Cologne marked a strong show of support for democracy amidst the rise of the far-right in Germany, highlighting the need for a united front against extremist ideologies.
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