Thousands protest AfD in Berlin after Saxony-Anhalt election

Thousands of people protested against the AfD in Berlin following the party's state election victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Police estimated 5,000 attendees, while organizers reported around 14,000, with the demonstration proceeding without incident. Chancellor Merz and Vice Chancellor Klingbeil called for coalition unity, warning against letting right-wing extremists pressure their alliance. Both pledged to implement reform plans, despite internal SPD calls to revisit pension proposals. The CDU leadership in Saxony-Anhalt plans to reorganize after its defeat, with a new state board election slated for late November or early December. AfD lead candidate Siegmund seeks a stable majority with other factions, while civil society groups pledged continued engagement.