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At least 200,000 protesters rally in Munich against far-right AfD ahead of German election

Protests against the far-right Alternative for Germany attracted at least 250,000 people in Munich, with organizers claiming over 320,000 attended, as Germany approaches elections on February 23.
Demonstrators rallied under the slogan "Democracy Needs You" to oppose any collaboration with the AfD, citing historical context from World War II.
The protests were organized by various groups, including the "Together Against the Right" network, which has ties to leftist funding sources, raising questions about their motivations.
A recent poll indicated that 70% of Germans disapprove of the job performance of SPD Chancellor Olaf Scholz, reflecting growing support for conservative solutions amidst rising concerns over migration and living costs.

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Euro Weekly News

Hundreds of thousands protest in Munich

Germany has witnessed another wave of anti-far-right protests, with more than 200,000 people reportedly rallying in Munich on Saturday, February 8. The demonstration, held at Theresienwiese, where Oktoberfest takes place each year, was part of nationwide protests opposing the rise of Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of the February 23 general election. According to event organisers (cited… Source

1 month ago·Spain

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Breitbart

Germany Protests Against 'Far-Right' Funded by Government: Report

A top publication has reported that the government has funded activist groups involved in the protests in Germany against the AfD.

1 month ago·United States

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telesurtv.net

More than 200,000 people protest against ultra-right party in Germany

Last weekend around 160,000 people also mobilized against the advance of the ultra-right in Berlin, Germany. Under the slogan “Democracy needs you,” more than 200,000 people according to police reports -320,000 according to organizers - protested this Saturday in Munich, Germany, against the ultra-right and to reject the cooperation of other parties with Alternative for Germany (AfD), in view of the country’s general elections on 23 February.

1 month ago

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TRT World

Hundreds of thousands protest against Germany's far-right ahead of election

At least 250,000 people show up in Munich to send a "strong signal in favour of diversity, human dignity, cohesion and democracy".

1 month ago·Istanbul, Türkiye

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merkur.de

Groß-Demo in Munich causes a stir: now even international media reports

The huge demo with around 250,000 participants on the Munich Theresienwiese also caused international attention.

1 month ago

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Japan Today

Anti-far-right protest draws 250,000 in Munich

Fresh protests against the extreme right drew massive crowds in Germany on Saturday, including 250,000 people in Munich, authorities said, as the country heads for clutch elections. The latest rallies came after an estimated 160,000 people marched in Berlin last weekend to protest recent overtures by Germany's conservatives to the…

1 month ago·Sakado, Japan

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