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Massive Protest Delays AfD Party Congress in Riesa

Approximately 15,000 protestors from across Germany, including 600 from Hamburg, successfully blocked key access roads to the AfD's federal party congress in Riesa, Saxony, delaying its commencement by two hours on the weekend of February 17-18, 2024.

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Tesla's German Sales Plummet Amidst Musk's AfD Support

Tesla's German sales dropped 41% in 2024 after the German government canceled electric vehicle subsidies, while Elon Musk publicly supported the AfD, a party opposed to such vehicles, despite internal Tesla concerns.

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AfD Nominates Weidel as Chancellor Candidate Amidst Protests and International Attention

Alice Weidel, the 45-year-old AfD leader, was unanimously chosen as the party's chancellor candidate at a Saxony congress; her platform includes border closures, Nord Stream reactivation, and dismantling wind turbines, while facing protests and significant international attention from Elon Musk's pr...

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Musk's Political Investments: A $277 Million Gamble

Elon Musk, through a significant donation to Donald Trump's campaign, has seen his net worth dramatically increase, while simultaneously engaging with and supporting right-wing political figures across Europe and the UK, raising questions about his motivations and the potential impact on global poli...

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Scholz Nominated for German Chancellorship Amid Tight Election Race

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) have officially nominated Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the upcoming February 23rd federal elections, setting the stage for a close race against the CDU/CSU and the far-right AfD amid policy disagreements and concerns over rising nationalism.

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AfD Nominates Alice Weidel as First-Ever Chancellor Candidate

Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), is the party's first-ever candidate for chancellor in the upcoming February 23rd election, despite the AfD's low chance of forming a coalition government.

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German Police Actions at AfD Protest Under Investigation

On January 28th, 2024, roughly 15,000 people protested an AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, causing a two-hour delay. The police's response, involving pepper spray and alleged assaults, is under investigation due to claims of excessive force and rights violations, despite police reporting missio...

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Protests Delay AfD Congress in Germany

Thousands of protesters delayed the start of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party congress in Riesa, Saxony, on January 11, 2025, due to road blockades and clashes with police, highlighting rising opposition to the far-right party ahead of the February 23rd elections.

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Protests Delay AfD Congress in Riesa

Thousands protested against the AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, on February 18th, delaying its start by 45 minutes due to roadblocks and clashes with police; the AfD, polling around 20%, called protesters "extremists.

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AfD's Rise in Germany: 22% Poll Support, Protests, and Radical Policy Agenda

In Riesa, Germany, the far-right AfD party, currently polling at 22%, held a congress amid large protests (8,000 attendees). Their leader, Alice Weidel, announced plans for border closures, energy policy reversals, and EU exit, while receiving support from Elon Musk.

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Saxony Police Apologizes Following Alleged Assault of Left Party Politician at AfD Protest

Left party politician Nam Duy Nguyen was allegedly assaulted by a police officer during protests against an AfD party convention in Riesa, Saxony, leaving him unconscious; a colleague was also injured; police apologized and an investigation was launched.

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Hamburg Court Reviews AfD Politician's Disciplinary Action for Antisemitic Remarks

The Hamburg Constitutional Court is reviewing disciplinary actions against AfD politician Krzysztof Walczak for his statements in the Bürgerschaft, which included calling the CDU a "Christian democratic swindler troop" and claiming their migration policies were responsible for the entry of "hundreds...

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