Overview

• Police said two nearly simultaneous gatherings on the village square led to verbal confrontations and loud exchanges.
• Investigators opened several cases for alleged insult and threat and are collecting and reviewing social media video.
• Mayor Reiner Schlesser said AfD supporters disrupted a privately organized meeting with provocations and intimidation.
• AfD lawmaker Damian Lohr rejected the claims, alleging AfD backers were harassed and announcing planned criminal complaints.
• Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer met local leaders in the village and urged restraint, respect and dialogue in political disputes.