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Protests Erupt in Germany After AfD's Gains in Saxony and Thuringia Elections

Sep 1, 2024, 09:20 PM

Protests erupted in several cities in eastern Germany, including Dresden, Leipzig, Erfurt, Görlitz, and Zwickau, following significant electoral gains by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the recent Saxony and Thuringia state elections. Demonstrators, including left-wing extremists and Antifa groups, took to the streets to voice their opposition to the AfD's rise. The AfD is projected to secure victory in at least one of the state elections, sparking widespread demonstrations across the region.