Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Germany to protest against far-right extremism, following revelations about a secretive meeting attended by members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, discussing the mass deportation of foreigners and some German citizens. Demonstrations have been occurring for weeks, with the most recent rally in Berlin drawing between 120,000 to 300,000 participants, according to various estimates. Protesters are motivated by concerns over the threat to democracy and the rise in popularity of the AfD, which is currently the second most popular party in the country. These protests are also a response to plans discussed by far-right extremists and AfD politicians regarding the deportation of asylum seekers, migrants, and German citizens with a migration background.
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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