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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.
Tens of thousands of anti-AfD demonstrators clashed with police in Erfurt during the party’s conference, with authorities saying demonstrations were mostly peaceful despite heavy disruption. About 30,000 people attended, and the protests delayed AfD’s leadership vote as calls to oppose the party intensified. AfD co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla were re-elected amidst the tense atmosphere, while anti-fascist groups condemned the party’s policies.