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At least 200,000 protesters rally in Munich against far-right AfD ahead of German election

More than 200,000 people protested in Munich against the far-right Alternative for Germany on February 8, ahead of the upcoming general election on February 23.
The Munich rally, held at Theresienwiese, may have attracted up to 320,000 participants, exceeding initial expectations, according to event organizers.
Protesters expressed concerns about the AfD's rising support and its potential impact on immigration policies, carrying banners with slogans like, 'Racism and hatred is not an alternative.'
The demonstration was peaceful and supported by various groups, including churches and soccer clubs like FC Bayern and TSV 1860, with similar protests occurring in other German cities.

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Euro Weekly News

Hundreds of thousands protest in Munich

Germany has witnessed another wave of anti-far-right protests, with more than 200,000 people reportedly rallying in Munich on Saturday, February 8. The demonstration, held at Theresienwiese, where Oktoberfest takes place each year, was part of nationwide protests opposing the rise of Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of the February 23 general election. According to event organisers (cited… Source

13 days ago·Spain

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Breitbart

Germany Protests Against 'Far-Right' Funded by Government: Report

A top publication has reported that the government has funded activist groups involved in the protests in Germany against the AfD.

13 days ago·United States

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telesurtv.net

More than 200,000 people protest against ultra-right party in Germany

Last weekend around 160,000 people also mobilized against the advance of the ultra-right in Berlin, Germany. Under the slogan “Democracy needs you,” more than 200,000 people according to police reports -320,000 according to organizers - protested this Saturday in Munich, Germany, against the ultra-right and to reject the cooperation of other parties with Alternative for Germany (AfD), in view of the country’s general elections on 23 February.

13 days ago

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TRT World

Hundreds of thousands protest against Germany's far-right ahead of election

At least 250,000 people show up in Munich to send a "strong signal in favour of diversity, human dignity, cohesion and democracy".

13 days ago·Istanbul, Türkiye

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merkur.de

Groß-Demo in Munich causes a stir: now even international media reports

The huge demo with around 250,000 participants on the Munich Theresienwiese also caused international attention.

13 days ago

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Japan Today

Anti-far-right protest draws 250,000 in Munich

Fresh protests against the extreme right drew massive crowds in Germany on Saturday, including 250,000 people in Munich, authorities said, as the country heads for clutch elections. The latest rallies came after an estimated 160,000 people marched in Berlin last weekend to protest recent overtures by Germany's conservatives to the…

14 days ago·Sakado, Japan

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