Germany news: Thousands protest against AfD in Düsseldorf
Police said around 20,000 people demonstrated in Düsseldorf under the slogan "Not a Step Back!" to protest the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and right-wing hate speech. DW has more.
Thousands demonstrated against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Düsseldorf on the weekend of September 11 through 13, 2023. The protest, organized by various political initiatives, called for a united front against right-wing hate speech. Participants included families with children and those advocating for an open, democratic society.
The AfD party secured nearly 44% of the votes in the state election of Saxony-Anhalt on September 6, although they did not achieve an absolute majority. In Berlin, approximately 18,000 people took part in the march, while other cities like Munich, Mainz, Saarbrücken, and Magdeburg also saw sizable protests. German authorities suspect a Russian national with ties to the GRU military intelligence agency orchestrated an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport.
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