World · 4 July 2026
Why AfD conferences spark huge German protests
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Far-right AfD party conferences are sparking large protests because opponents claim the party advances racist and anti-Muslim policies. The timing of a recent conference, coinciding with a Nazi party meeting's centennial, also caused outrage. Protesters, including federal ministers, aim to send a signal against the party's shift to the right and its anti-democratic stance.
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