Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in demonstrations against far-right extremism in cities across Germany. Rallies were expected in more than 100 German cities and towns over the weekend.
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in demonstrations against far-right extremism in cities across Germany. Rallies were expected in more than 100 German cities and towns over the weekend.
At least 300,000 people took to the streets of Germany on Saturday to voice their opposition to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and to support democracy. The protests took place from the south in Bavaria to the northern city of Hamburg and from western cities such as Frankfurt to Erfurt and Haale/Saale in the east, where the AfD is backed by some 30% of the electorate, according to recent surveys. Even on the North Sea island of Sylt, a popular holiday destination for Germany's
German farmers are angered by the government's plans to slash agricultural subsidies. Blockades are expected to paralyze transportation across the country, posing a nightmare for commuters.
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