Düsseldorf braces for 10,000 at anti-AfD demonstration

Around 10,000 people are expected to attend a demonstration in Düsseldorf today under the motto "Against the AfD and right-wing agitation," organized by several alliances to promote an open democratic society. The groups, including "Düsseldorf stellt sich quer" and "Prüf NRW," aim to oppose hate and right-wing extremism. They express concerns that a stronger AfD could lead to more street violence from neo-Nazis and angry citizens. The demonstration follows recent rallies in Cologne and Essen, where over 10,000 people protested a rightward shift after the AfD's success in the Saxony-Anhalt state election.