AfD Nominates Weidel for Chancellor Amid Protests and Clashes at Riesa Congress

Jan 11, 2025, 10:06 AM

Alternative for Germany (AfD), Germany's second-largest opposition party, convened its federal party congress on January 11, 2025, in Riesa amid significant protests. The party is set to nominate Alice Weidel as its candidate for Chancellor in the upcoming federal election. Demonstrations organized by left-wing groups, including Antifa, sought to disrupt the event, leading to clashes with police and heavy security measures, including water cannons and armored vehicles. There were reports of attacks on Weidel's car by protesters. Despite the unrest, the AfD began its congress.