160,000 Germans Protest AfD: A Powerful Show of Resistance
Fueled by the CDU’s controversial collaboration with the far-right AfD on immigration legislation, tens of thousands protested in Berlin against this perceived breach of Germany’s post-war political consensus. These demonstrations, echoing similar protests nationwide, occurred three weeks before national elections and targeted the CDU’s headquarters. The CDU’s leader, Friedrich Merz, defended his actions despite widespread condemnation, including from Angela Merkel. Public outrage stemmed from votes cast alongside the AfD on immigration-related bills, raising concerns about the future of German politics.
John Q. Hosedrinker