- Around 150,000 to 300,000 people rallied in Berlin against far-right extremism and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
- Protests have been motivated by revelations of a secretive meeting attended by AfD members discussing the mass deportation of foreigners and some German citizens.
- Protesters express concerns over the threat to democracy and the rise of the AfD, which could potentially win state elections later this year.
- Demonstrations are a response to far-right extremists and AfD politicians’ discussions on deportation plans for asylum seekers, migrants, and German citizens with a migration background.
- There are indications that the popularity of the AfD is declining slightly, according to recent polls.
- The debate on a possible ban of the AfD party has gained momentum, although implementing such a ban would be a long-term strategy.
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