Protests surge as AfD holds annual congress in Erfurt
TL;DR
Thousands protested the AfD in Erfurt as the far-right party held its annual congress; demonstrators attempted road blockades but the event started on time, and police clashed with some protesters. AfD leaders touted growth while polls place the party around 20% nationally ahead of September state elections in eastern Germany; anti-AfD groups claimed up to 17,000 participants.
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