Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany's far right
11 months ago

Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany's far right

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of people gathered Friday in Hamburg for a demonstration against the far right, and organizers said the protest was ended early because the mass of people led to safety concerns. Media outlet Correctiv last week reported on the alleged far-right meeting in November, which it said was attended by figures from the extremist Identitarian Movement and from the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD. In Hamburg, police said that some 50,000 gathered on a lakeside promenade Friday afternoon, while organizers put the figure at 80,000 and said many people weren't able to squeeze into the venue, German news agency dpa reported.

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Climate activists protest at several German airports in the latest of a string of demonstrations
4 months, 1 week ago

Climate activists protest at several German airports in the latest of a string of demonstrations

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German far-right party reelects its leaders after election gains while opponents protest
5 months, 3 weeks ago

German far-right party reelects its leaders after election gains while opponents protest

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The far-right Alternative for Germany reelected its leadership duo Saturday after the party made gains in the recent European election, while thousands of people protested against its convention and some demonstrators tried to block roads or clashed with police. Two officers were kicked in the head while a politician was being escorted through a group of protesters and …

German far-right party opens convention after strong election showing. Opponents gather to protest
5 months, 3 weeks ago

German far-right party opens convention after strong election showing. Opponents gather to protest

The Independent  

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At least 150,000 gather in Berlin to protest the far right
10 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 150,000 gather in Berlin to protest the far right

Associated Press  

BERLIN — At least 150,000 people gathered in front of the German national parliament Saturday afternoon to protest against the far right, the latest in a string of large weekend demonstrations across Germany. The pro-democracy demonstrations started three weeks ago after the investigative journalists’ group Correctiv published an article saying that right-wing extremists had recently met to discuss deporting millions …

Auschwitz survivor decries rise of the far right and increased antisemitism in Germany
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Auschwitz survivor decries rise of the far right and increased antisemitism in Germany

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A Jewish survivor of the Auschwitz death camp told Germany’s parliament Wednesday that she is appalled by the rising strength of the far right in the country and increasing antisemitism in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip. “It pains me when schoolchildren are again afraid of going to …

German president calls for alliance against extremism as protests against far right draw thousands
10 months, 3 weeks ago

German president calls for alliance against extremism as protests against far right draw thousands

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s president called Monday for a broad “alliance against extremism” in the wake of a report about far-right discussions of deporting millions of immigrants that prompted protests by hundreds of thousands of people. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with employers and business associations, labor union leaders and others on to discuss social cohesion and the state of democracy in …

The popularity of a far-right party produces counter-rallies across Germany
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The popularity of a far-right party produces counter-rallies across Germany

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Hundreds of thousands of people in Germany turned out for a third weekend to protest the popularity and policies of the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD party. A rally in Hamburg took place Sunday with a theme of “For diversity and our democracy - Hamburg stands united against the AfD.” Organizers said that up to 100,000 people …

Tens of thousands flood protests against far right in Germany
11 months ago

Tens of thousands flood protests against far right in Germany

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands gathered across Germany again on Sunday to protest the far-right AfD, after it emerged that party members discussed mass deportation plans at a meeting of extremists. Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who joined a demonstration last weekend, said any plan to expel immigrants or citizens alike amounted to "an attack against our democracy, and in turn, on all of …

Hundreds of thousands protest against far right in Germany
11 months ago

Hundreds of thousands protest against far right in Germany

Al Jazeera  

Rallies to protest against the Alternative for Germany party are held in Berlin, Munich and other cities. While national polls show AfD in second place behind the main centre-right opposition bloc and ahead of the parties in the government, demonstrations against the far-right party gained momentum after a January 10 report from investigative news website Correctiv revealed that migration policies …

What’s behind mass protests against Germany’s far-right AfD party?
11 months ago

What’s behind mass protests against Germany’s far-right AfD party?

Al Jazeera  

‘Nazis, no thank you’ and ‘It feels like 1933, AfD ban now!’ read some of the banners at protests across the country. Protests against the far-right Alternative for Germany party are gaining momentum in the European Union nation in the wake of a report that two senior party members joined a November meeting in Berlin, where planned mass deportation of …

Protests against Germany’s far right gain new momentum after report on meeting of extremists
11 months ago

Protests against Germany’s far right gain new momentum after report on meeting of extremists

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Tens of thousands of people protested the far right in cities across Germany on Saturday, attending events with slogans such as “Never Again is Now,” “Against Hate” and “Defend Democracy.” The large crowds were the latest in a series of demonstrations that have been gaining momentum in recent days. The protests also build on growing anxiety over the …

Tens of thousands protest in Germany against the far right
11 months ago

Tens of thousands protest in Germany against the far right

Al Jazeera  

Public outcry followed revelations that the far-right Alternative for Germany had discussed plans to mass deport immigrants. People protested in several cities and small towns on Saturday, with some mocking the Alternative for Germany party with signs saying “Fascism is not an alternative”, German media reported. Police said some 35,000 people joined a call under the banner “Defend democracy – …

Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany’s far right
11 months ago

Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany’s far right

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Tens of thousands of people gathered Friday in Hamburg for a demonstration against the far right, and organizers said the protest was ended early because the mass of people led to safety concerns. Media outlet Correctiv last week reported on the alleged far-right meeting in November, which it said was attended by figures from the extremist Identitarian Movement …

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting
11 months ago

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s governing parties assailed a resurgent far-right opposition party on Thursday over a report that extremists recently met to discuss the deportation of millions of immigrants, including some with German citizenship, which has led to a string of protests in recent days. National polls currently show AfD in second place with support of over 20% — behind the …

Demonstrations against the far right held in Germany following a report on a deportation meeting
11 months, 1 week ago

Demonstrations against the far right held in Germany following a report on a deportation meeting

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Thousands of people gathered in Germany on Sunday for demonstrations against the far right, among them Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his foreign minister, following a report that extremists recently met to discuss the deportation of millions of immigrants, including German citizens, if they took power. Scholz and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock represent the Potsdam area in the German …

Thousands march in Europe in the latest rallies against antisemitism stoked by the war in Gaza
1 year ago

Thousands march in Europe in the latest rallies against antisemitism stoked by the war in Gaza

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of people marched in …

Thousands demonstrate against antisemitism in Berlin as Germany grapples with a rise in incidents
1 year ago

Thousands demonstrate against antisemitism in Berlin as Germany grapples with a rise in incidents

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Several thousand people demonstrated against antisemitism in Berlin on Sunday as Germany grapples with a large increase in anti-Jewish incidents following Hamas’ attack on Israel two months ago. Police estimated that around 3,200 people gathered in the rain in the German capital, while organizers put the figure at 10,000, German news agency dpa reported. A group tracking antisemitism …

Far-left protesters clash with police in Germany over jail term for woman who attacked neo-Nazis
1 year, 6 months ago

Far-left protesters clash with police in Germany over jail term for woman who attacked neo-Nazis

CNN  

CNN — Hundreds of far-left protesters clashed with police in the eastern German city of Leipzig on Saturday night, during demonstrations over jail terms handed down to several people convicted of vigilante attacks against neo-Nazis. Five people were arrested, all male German citizens aged 20 to 32 years old, Leipzig police said. “All the information available to the Leipzig police …

Germany braces for far-left protests after activists are jailed over attacks on neo-Nazis
1 year, 6 months ago

Germany braces for far-left protests after activists are jailed over attacks on neo-Nazis

CNN  

CNN — German police are preparing to mobilize in cities across the country on Saturday, with protests expected amid a mounting backlash after a court sent several left-wing militants to prison over attacks on neo-Nazis. “All the information available to the Leipzig police department suggests that protesters will still gather in Leipzig on Saturday despite the ban,” a Leipzig police …

Thousands join Berlin rally calling for Ukraine peace talks
1 year, 9 months ago

Thousands join Berlin rally calling for Ukraine peace talks

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Thousands of people protested in Berlin on Saturday to condemn Germany’s supply of arms to Ukraine and call for peace talks to end the war. One of the organizers, opposition lawmaker Sahra Wagenknecht of the ex-communist Left party, said during the rally that there was no place for neo-Nazis, but that anyone who wanted peace “with an honest …

Protests as German village to make way for coal mine
1 year, 11 months ago

Protests as German village to make way for coal mine

The Independent  

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Germany records rise in neo-Nazis, far-right extremists in pandemic-hit 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Germany records rise in neo-Nazis, far-right extremists in pandemic-hit 2020

LA Times  

Police use water cannons to disperse anti-lockdown protesters near the Reichstag in Berlin in November. Authorities in Germany say that the number of far-right extremists in the country increased last year as neo-Nazis sought to join protests against pandemic-related restrictions. German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said Tuesday that authorities counted 33,300 far-right extremists in 2020, an increase of almost 4% …

German officials ban anti-lockdown protest near parliament
4 years, 1 month ago

German officials ban anti-lockdown protest near parliament

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German officials have cited security concerns in their decision to ban a series of protests planned Wednesday outside the federal parliament by people opposed to coronavirus lockdown measures. The unusual move comes amid fears that extremist groups could try to use a rally initially planned for Wednesday to attack the Bundestag, echoing an unsuccessful attempt to storm the …

German leaders condemn far-right attempt to storm Reichstag
4 years, 3 months ago

German leaders condemn far-right attempt to storm Reichstag

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Senior German officials on Sunday condemned attempts by far-right protesters and others to storm the parliament building following a protest against the country’s pandemic restrictions. “Reich flags and right-wing extremist provocations in front of the German Bundestag are an unbearable attack on the heart of our democracy,” Germany’s president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, said Sunday. “I expect Interior Minister Horst …

Thousands attend BLM protests in Tilburg, Eindhoven; New Amsterdam event announced
4 years, 6 months ago

Thousands attend BLM protests in Tilburg, Eindhoven; New Amsterdam event announced

NL Times  

On the same day in which demonstrations against institutionalized racism and violence against people of color drew hundreds of people in Tilburg and Eindhoven, another demonstration was announced for next week in Amsterdam. "We expect the protest to go smoothly, so that the discussion will continue afterwards," said community activist and organizer Nihâl Esma Altmis to the Eindhoven Dagblaad. Next …

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