Tens of thousands rally across Germany against far-right AfD after state election victory
Protesters marched in approximately 20 German cities following the AfD's strong performance in Saxony-Anhalt, with demonstrators citing concerns over democracy.
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in around 20 cities across Germany to protest the rise of the far right following the AfD's historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Demonstrators said they were defending democracy as mainstream parties continue to rule out governing with the AfD.
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- Germany: Thousands rally against far-right after AfD victory — France 24 — English
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