100 far-right protesters confronted by 5,000 counter demonstrators in Germany
5 years, 1 month ago

100 far-right protesters confronted by 5,000 counter demonstrators in Germany

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 A far-right march billed as a show of strength and designed to intimidate journalists who had been critical of the extremist National Democrat Party of Germany was drowned out by a counter-demonstration. The larger demonstration – described as a colourful and celebratory affair – came together after the governor of Lower Saxony, Stephan Weil, called on citizens to show a united front against far-right extremism. Responding to the vast counter demonstration, Heiko Maas, the country’s foreign minister, tweeted: “In Hanover one can see what applies to all of Germany: the neo-Nazis and the fearmongers who hound journalists are the minority.

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Watch: Germany’s far-right AfD party protests after deadly Christmas market attack
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Watch: Germany’s far-right AfD party protests after deadly Christmas market attack

The Independent  

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Germany’s AfD rallies in Magdeburg, site of deadly Christmas market attack
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Germany’s AfD rallies in Magdeburg, site of deadly Christmas market attack

Al Jazeera  

The far-right party holds ‘memorial’ rally for victims of car-ramming attack that has inflamed debate on migrant and security policy. Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party has held what it calls a “memorial” rally for the victims of a car-ramming attack on a Christmas market that has inflamed debate on migrant and security policy. “Terror has arrived in our city,” …

Neo-Nazis Are on the March Across America
55 years ago

Neo-Nazis Are on the March Across America

Wired  

On November 16, eleven days after the presidential election, a dozen neo-Nazis from a group called Hate Club 1488 brazenly marched through Columbus, Ohio, carrying swastika flags and shouting racial slurs. “Cheaper gas will make it easier to spread White Power across the whole country.” Days after the election, a group of neo-Nazis gathered outside a community theater production of …

German police arrest 8 suspected members of a far-right militant group
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2 months ago

German police arrest 8 suspected members of a far-right militant group

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UK riots: Why did the far-right not turn up last night?
5 months ago

UK riots: Why did the far-right not turn up last night?

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Police hail ‘turning point’ in fight against far-right riots ahead of weekend rallies
5 months ago

Police hail ‘turning point’ in fight against far-right riots ahead of weekend rallies

The Independent  

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‘Hate not welcome’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters take to streets in show of defiance against far right
5 months ago

‘Hate not welcome’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters take to streets in show of defiance against far right

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Dozens of far-right rallies set to target immigration centres, lawyers’ offices and charities across country
5 months ago

Dozens of far-right rallies set to target immigration centres, lawyers’ offices and charities across country

The Independent  

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U.K. police patrol far-right protests after third night of riots
5 months ago

U.K. police patrol far-right protests after third night of riots

The Hindu  

U.K. police monitored several far-right protests and counter-demonstrations on August 3 after a third night of rioting linked to misinformation about a mass stabbing that killed three young girls and sparked fears of more unrest. Footage broadcast by the BBC showed a mob of several hundred rampaging in Sunderland’s city centre, attacking police and setting fire to at least one …

Far right condemned as organising force behind unrest amid fears of more trouble
5 months ago

Far right condemned as organising force behind unrest amid fears of more trouble

The Independent  

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Two police officers hospitalised in violent clash with protesters at far-right AfD congress in Germany
6 months, 1 week ago

Two police officers hospitalised in violent clash with protesters at far-right AfD congress in Germany

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German far-right party reelects its leaders after election gains while opponents protest
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week ago

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

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Germans thought they were immune to nationalism after confronting their Nazi past. They were wrong
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Germans thought they were immune to nationalism after confronting their Nazi past. They were wrong

Associated Press  

BERLIN — When Sabine Thonke joined a recent demonstration in Berlin against Germany’s far-right party, it was the first time in years she felt hopeful that the growing power of the extremists in her country could be stopped. FILE - People gather to protest against the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD party, and right-wing extremism in front of the …

At least 150,000 gather in Berlin to protest the far right
11 months 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Protests against Germany's far right draw hundreds of thousands — in Munich, too many for safety
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Protests against Germany's far right draw hundreds of thousands — in Munich, too many for safety

The Independent  

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Tens of thousands flood protests against far right in Germany
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Tens of thousands protest against Germany’s far-right over plans to mass deport migrants
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tens of thousands protest against Germany’s far-right over plans to mass deport migrants

The Independent  

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Hundreds of thousands protest against far right in Germany
11 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany's far right
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting
11 months, 3 weeks ago

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting

The Independent  

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Demonstrations against the far right held in Germany following a report on a deportation meeting
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Germany's Scholz condemns alleged plot by far-right groups to deport millions if they take power
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Germany's Scholz condemns alleged plot by far-right groups to deport millions if they take power

The Independent  

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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  

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Rishi Sunak: Far-Right thugs and Hamas sympathisers disrespect our heroes
1 year, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak: Far-Right thugs and Hamas sympathisers disrespect our heroes

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak condemned far-Right “thugs” and “Hamas sympathisers” after a day of violence in the capital saw more than 100 arrests. The Prime Minister said far-Right hooligans clashing with police, and pro-Hamas regalia witnessed during the National March for Palestine, had disrespected the military and Britain’s fallen on Armistice Day. He will meet Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, …

Far-left protesters clash with police in Germany over jail term for woman who attacked neo-Nazis
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

‘Bonkers’, but terrifying: Why Germany’s comical coup plot should be taken very seriously
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Bonkers’, but terrifying: Why Germany’s comical coup plot should be taken very seriously

The Independent  

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Germany to disarm far-right extremists and restrict gun access
2 years, 9 months ago

Germany to disarm far-right extremists and restrict gun access

LA Times  

Nancy Faeser, Federal Minister of the Interior and Home Affairs, speaks at a news conference announcing measures to fight right-wing extremism in Berlin on Tuesday. Germany’s top security officials announced a 10-point plan Tuesday to combat far-right extremism in the country that includes disarming about 1,500 suspected extremists and tightening background checks for those wanting to acquire guns. Interior Minister …

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% …

March of 100,000 marks week 7 of Belarus protests
4 years, 3 months ago

March of 100,000 marks week 7 of Belarus protests

The Independent  

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German leaders condemn far-right attempt to storm Reichstag
4 years, 4 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 …

‘Multiculturalism was forced on us’: After Black Lives Matter protests, the far right march on Westminster
4 years, 6 months ago

‘Multiculturalism was forced on us’: After Black Lives Matter protests, the far right march on Westminster

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A week prior, it had been daubed with the words “was a racist” beneath …

Angela Merkel ally placed under police guard after far-right death threat ending ‘Heil Hitler’
5 years, 2 months ago

Angela Merkel ally placed under police guard after far-right death threat ending ‘Heil Hitler’

The Independent  

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Germany’s Merkel urges crackdown on far-right extremists
5 years, 6 months ago

Germany’s Merkel urges crackdown on far-right extremists

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel said the German government is “very, very serious” about fighting far-right extremism that presents “a big challenge for all of us” after a man with anti-migrant views allegedly killed a regional official from Merkel’s party. Far-right extremists “need to be fought from the beginning without any taboo,” Merkel said Saturday at a gathering of Lutheran …

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