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Berlin Prepares for Far-Right Demonstration and Counter-Protests

A right-wing march organized by ex-AfD politician Ferhat Sentürk is set to pass through Friedrichshain, with counter-protests and police safety measures in place.

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Overview

  • The demonstration in Berlin-Friedrichshain, scheduled for Saturday, is expected to attract 1,200 participants, according to organizers.
  • The route includes the left-leaning Rigaer Straße, a hotspot for leftist activism, though police may alter it for safety reasons.
  • Counter-protests have been announced, with ten events expected to draw several hundred participants opposing the far-right march.
  • Ferhat Sentürk, a former AfD politician, is organizing the event, which will feature Hannes Ostendorf, a far-right musician, at its opening.
  • The demonstration is part of a nationwide wave of right-wing and 'Querdenker' protests occurring in multiple German cities on the same day.