Thousands Protest Rise of German Far Right Ahead of Election
Large-scale protests across Germany, including a 35,000-strong demonstration in Berlin, targeted the far-right AfD party before the February 23rd election. Simultaneously, the AfD launched its campaign, garnering support from Elon Musk, while the leading opposition party, CDU, is navigating the precarious balance between toughening migration policies and avoiding collaboration with the AfD. Concerns regarding the AfD’s rise are fueled by recent political instability and a national climate of fear following a deadly knife attack. These protests aim to highlight not only the AfD’s influence but also broader far-right trends in Europe and beyond.
John Q. Hosedrinker