Lena Raupach
Coverage of Lena Raupach in the Nexus archive.
- Tens of thousands of far-left protesters clash with police in anti-conservative party riots
Tens of thousands of far-left protesters clashed with police in Erfurt, Germany, during demonstrations against the conservative Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Police reported over 30,000 attendees and approximately 100 law violations, primarily graffiti, while AfD re-elected its co-leaders during a delayed party conference. Antifascist groups criticized AfD's policies and claimed the protests aimed to block the party's convention.
- Far-right Alternative for Germany party re-elects leaders as protesters and police clash
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party re-elected its leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla at a national convention in Erfurt, despite protests and clashes with police. The event coincided with the 100-year anniversary of a Nazi Party meeting nearby, drawing criticism and large demonstrations against the AfD, which has seen rising political support but faces calls for a ban.