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AfD Reelected Co-Leaders Amid Protests by 100,000 in Essen

Jun 29, 2024, 12:09 PM

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reelected its co-leaders with stronger mandates during a two-day congress in Essen. The event has been marked by significant protests, with police estimating around 100,000 participants rallying under the motto 'Bass against Hate.' Clashes erupted between protesters, including left-wing activists, and police, who used pepper spray and batons to control the crowds. The protests are part of a larger movement against the AfD, which won the second-highest share of votes in the recent EU election in Germany. Despite the electoral success, internal tensions within the party suggest a potential split on the horizon.