Heavy police presence in place as far-right party meets in Saxony to finalise details of campaign platformThousands of people have demonstrated against a convention of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD)as political parties launched their campaigns for the country’s election next month.A heavy police presence was in place in Riesa – in the eastern state of Saxony, an AfD stronghold – and officers cleared some protesters from the streets. However, the two-day convention started a little more than two hours late as many delegates’ trips to the venue were slowed by blockades. Continue reading…
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Author : Associated Press n Riesa
Publish date : 2025-01-11 16:17:01
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Protesters stage blockade as AfD holds conference before German elections
