Thousands protest as AfD holds annual congress in Germany
Thousands of demonstrators blocked roads and disrupted public transport in a German city on Saturday to protest against the annual congress of the far-right AfD party.
By Europa Express4 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CETUpdated 4 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Thousands protest as AfD holds annual congress in Germany
Strategic Context: Thousands of demonstrators blocked roads and disrupted public transport in a German city on Saturday to protest against the annual congress of the far-right AfD party.
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According to The Local, thousands of protesters gathered on Saturday in an attempt to block the annual congress of the far-right AfD party. The demonstrators occupied major roads and caused significant disruption to local public transport services within the city.
The protests were organised in a bid to shut down the meeting as the party convened for its yearly assembly. No further details regarding the specific location of the event or the duration of the disruptions were provided in the report.