"Mass Protests Sweep Germany Against Far-Right Movement"

Around 200,000 people gathered across Germany, with most in Berlin, to protest against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, expressing growing alarm at its strong public support. The protests, under the slogan "We are the Firewall," aimed to combat right-wing extremism and show support for democracy. Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised the demonstrations as a strong sign for democracy and the constitution, while recent polls have shown a slight decline in AfD support. The protests were sparked by concerns over a proposal for mass deportation of citizens of foreign origin, which the AfD denies represents party policy.