Tens of thousands protest in Germany against the far-right
Al Jazeera
Public outcry followed revelations that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party had discussed plans to mass deport immigrants.
Tens of thousands of people have gathered across Germany to protest against a far-right political party and its stance against migrants.
People protested in several cities and small towns on Saturday, with some mocking the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party with signs saying “Facism is not an alternative”, German media reported.
The protests come following an outcry after it was revealed that AfD members held a meeting with far-right activists and discussed plans to mass deport foreigners.
Police said some 35,000 people joined a call under the banner “Defend democracy – Frankfurt against the AfD”, marching in the financial heart of Germany.
A similar number, some carrying posters like “Nazis out”, turned up in the northern city of Hanover.
