Germany's anti-immigration AfD elects new leaders amid mass protests
- Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the eastern German city of Erfurt on Saturday, blocking major roads and disrupting public transport, but failed to stop the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) from opening its annual party congress.
- Issued on: 04/07/2026 - 17:13 2 min Reading time Many delegates arrived at the conference venue before protesters set up blockades, allowing this weekend's two-day meeting to begin on time.
- Police said around 31,000 people took part in largely peaceful demonstrations, while organisers put the figure at more than 50,000.
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- Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the eastern German city of Erfurt on Saturday, blocking major roads and disrupting public transport, but failed to stop the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) from opening its annual party congress.
- Issued on: 04/07/2026 - 17:13 2 min Reading time Many delegates arrived at the conference venue before protesters set up blockades, allowing this weekend's two-day meeting to begin on time.
- Police said around 31,000 people took part in largely peaceful demonstrations, while organisers put the figure at more than 50,000.
Sources: RFI