Protesters block access to far-right AfD party congress in Germany

Protesters blocked access to a congress of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, chanting against Nazis. The congress is set to nominate Alice Weidel as the party's candidate for chancellor in the upcoming election. Delegates will also finalize the AfD's campaign manifesto, which includes stricter immigration policies and a proposal for Germany to leave the euro. The party is currently polling second, with about 20 percent support. Despite her nomination, Weidel is unlikely to become chancellor, as Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union is favored to succeed the current leader. Merz has ruled out any cooperation with the AfD.