German cities rally against AfD after state election win

nordbayern.de (German)

Thousands across Germany protested against the AfD following its clear victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. A rally in Berlin drew several thousand attendees, with organizers estimating 14,000 and police reporting about 5,000. The Berlin demonstration, called by Campact and Fridays for Future, featured climate activist Luisa Neubauer and top Green and Left party candidates. Protesters chanted anti-fascist slogans, while the AfD's 43.8% win fell short of a majority, prompting leader Ulrich Siegmund to seek support from other factions. The AfD's state branch is classified as right-wing extremist by Saxony-Anhalt's intelligence service. Protests also occurred in Rostock, Essen, Potsdam, and other cities, with demonstrators calling for a ban on the party.


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