Tensions rise as thousands gather to protest against Germany’s far-right AfD party

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Tensions rise as thousands gather to protest against Germany's far-right AfD party

A conference for Germany’s far-right Alternative for Deutschland party has drawn major protests.

Thousands came out to voice their anger towards the AfD, which is currently second in the polls ahead of next month’s elections.

Elon Musk is among the party’s supporters, but it looks unlikely its candidate for Chancellor will take power as other parties are refusing to form a coalition.

Sky’s Adam Parsons was in the eastern state of Saxony where the conference got underway amid a heavy police presence.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/as-the-afd-elects-its-chancellor-candidate-the-far-right-party-looms-large-over-german-politics-13287175

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Date: January 11, 2025