Live blog on the new Bundestag election: 700 police officers secure the CDU party conference - protests are forming. A speech by Union Chancellor candidate Merz is scheduled for the afternoon
5 day ago"Germany for the Germans, foreigners out." and "We'll deport them all."The AfD youth organization "Junge Alternative" used these Nazi slogans to mourn its dissolution. The members announced that they would join the AfD and continue their right-wing extremist group .On Saturday, the "Junge Alternative" decided to disband at its federal congress in Apolda. The approximately 250 participants left their event around midday
6 day agoIn Berlin today there were further protests against the Merz CDU's pandering to the AfD. Around 200,000 people took part in a rally in front of the Reichstag with a demo to the CDU headquarters
Numerous cities are experiencing protests against the CDU's migration policy. A continuation on Sunday is planned
1 week agoIn Falkensee near Berlin, there were protests today against an AfD election rally. Around 500 people took part in an Antifa demonstration. The extreme right-wing party mobilized around 150 like-minded people, including a group of neo-Nazis
Germany's conservative opposition leader is set to again seek far-right support in parliament on the flashpoint issue of immigration, after his first effort sparked widespread condemnation and street protests
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A rally in support of protests and blockades in Serbia was also held in Frankfurt
Thousands of people protested against the rise of the far right across Germany over the weekend, as the AfD party campaign kicked off
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German Chancellor: Gaza ceasefire agreement must be fully implemented
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Germany Interior Ministry says that supporters of Assad regime may try to travel to Europe and will face legal prosecution in Germany
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