Massive Protests in Germany Condemn Far-Right Ahead of Elections

Over 250,000 demonstrators gathered in Munich, with similar protests nationwide, opposing any collaboration with the far-right AfD party.

Protests across Germany, including a turnout of over 250,000 in Munich, have been organized against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, just two weeks before national elections.
The demonstrations were sparked by a recent move by conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz to collaborate with the AfD on a motion targeting undocumented migrants at the Bundestag.
Organizers of the Munich protests emphasized themes of diversity, human dignity, and democracy, rallying under the slogan 'Democracy needs you.'
Similar protests occurred in other cities, including 24,000 participants in Hanover and 35,000 in Bremen, highlighting widespread opposition to far-right policies.
Despite the protests, recent polls show the CDU maintaining its lead at around 30%, with the AfD in second place, while the current governing parties, the SPD and Greens, trail at roughly 15% each.