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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.

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.

Thousands of protesters in Germany opposed the far-right AfD party during its annual congress in Erfurt. The AfD's co-leader claimed the protests would strengthen the party, which is currently Germany's most popular according to polling and aims to win upcoming state elections. Opposition groups and other political parties have sought to block the AfD from federal government roles.

German police are preparing for large-scale protests at the far-right AfD's conference in Erfurt, with concerns about potential violence from left-wing extremists. The event occurs as AfD leads national polls and faces a critical test in eastern German states.