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AfD’s convention draws protests as Germany heads into an election
Over 10,000 people are expected to attend protests against the far-right Alternative for Germany party's conference in Riesa, Saxony, as reported by organizers.
The AfD is polling in second place ahead of the February 23 Bundestag election, according to recent polling data.
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has classified the AfD as a 'suspected' far-right extremist organization.
The AfD's co-leader, Alice Weidel, is being nominated as the party's candidate for chancellor during the conference, as mentioned in the news report.
The party conference in Saxony was eventful - Inside they voted for a chancellor candidate and formed a "new" party youth group, outside thousands demonstrated against the far right