Germany: Tens of thousands protest against far-right after AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt
A week after the Alternative for Germany (AfD) scored nearly 44% in a regional election, demonstrators gathered in Berlin at the call of 80 organizations, parties, unions and associations.
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated on Saturday, September 12 in Berlin against the far-right, according to RFI, a week after the Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, where the party garnered nearly 44% of the vote.
The rally was organized at the call of 80 organizations, political parties, unions and associations, the source notes. According to organizers, demonstrators marched to defend an open and democratic society.
This mobilization comes as new elections loom in Germany, in a context marked by the AfD's electoral gains in several regions of the country.
The far-right party's score in Saxony-Anhalt represents one of the highest results the AfD has achieved in a regional election, according to reports.
Sources
- Allemagne: des dizaines de milliers de manifestants contre l'extrême droite après sa victoire en Saxe-Anhalt — RFI — Français
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