Protests Erupt Over AfD Politician's School Appearance in Berlin

Beatrix von Storch's invitation to a Berlin school's political panel draws criticism, with students, parents, and activists questioning the decision.

Over 100 demonstrators, including students and parents, gathered at the Hans-und-Hilde-Coppi-Gymnasium to protest the participation of AfD politician Beatrix von Storch in a panel discussion.
Critics argue that von Storch's appearance contradicts the school's values, as it is named after anti-Nazi resistance fighters Hans and Hilde Coppi, who were executed by the Nazis.
The school's decision to invite all local election candidates was defended as adhering to Berlin's educational neutrality guidelines, but opponents claim this fails to account for the AfD's controversial stances.
Students formed a group called 'Coppi gegen rechts' and criticized the lack of transparency in the decision-making process, as well as the exclusion of younger students from the event for 'safety reasons.'
While the debate proceeded peacefully under heavy police presence, activists and educators continue to call for clearer policies on handling far-right political participation in school events.