Thousands protest AfD party conference in Saxony

Germany's election season kicks off with AfD convention and protests
Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is holding a two-day gathering in Riesa — in the eastern state of Saxony, one of its strongholds — to formally nominate co-leader Alice Weidel as its candidate for cha
Germany: Thousands protest AfD party conference in Saxony
Organizers said they expected over 10,000 people to attend demonstrations in eastern Saxony state. The far-right Alternative for Germany is polling in second place ahead of upcoming federal elections.
Opinion
How ‘far right’ is Germany’s AfD party?
When Germany’s Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) won a regional election last year, global headlines proclaimed the first far-right victory in Germany “since the Nazis.” Now, businessman Elon Musk has endorsed the AfD, saying its depiction “as far right is absolutely wrong.”
Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany heads into an election
A convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party was met by protests on Saturday as it and other major parties launch their campaigns for the country's election next month. Alternative for Germany,
Protests begin ahead of far-right AfD rally in eastern Germany
Planned protests organized by an alliance of activists have begun ahead of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) two-day party conference, which kicks off Saturday morning in the eastern German town of Riesa in Saxony.
Video: Live: Protests erupt as Germany’s far-right AfD party holds congress
Protests erupt as Germany’s far-right AfD party holds congress Watch more on Independent TV: The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded.
Why is multi-billionaire Elon Musk and the German Springer publishing house backing the far-right Alternative for Germany?
Multi-billionaire and Trump confidant Elon Musk is continuing his campaign of support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Musk endorses Germany's far-right AfD in wide-ranging online chat
US billionaire Elon Musk, a close adviser to US President-elect Donald Trump, again voiced his full-throated endorsement of ...
Elon Musk promotes far-right Alternative for Germany candidate, hosts discussion on X
Elon Musk used his social network X to promote Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party, hosting a discussion with ...
Germany: Who are the AfD's immigrant voters?
The Alternative for Germany sets out its views on immigrants clearly in its program: "The AfD views the ideology of ...