Mass protests erupt in Germany as AfD eyes breakthrough in eastern states

 A massive turnout in Erfurt, Germany saw protesters actively blocking access to the AfD’s annual conference, showcasing a strong opposition to the far-right party’s agenda. The AfD’s lead in national opinion polls and its upcoming eastern state election objectives raise alarms over its increasing power. Mainstream parties continue to adopt a strategy of isolation, refusing to collaborate with the AfD as tensions escalate. A massive turnout in Erfurt, Germany saw protesters actively blocking access to the AfD’s annual conference, showcasing a strong opposition to the far-right party’s agenda. The AfD’s lead in national opinion polls and its upcoming eastern state election objectives raise alarms over its increasing power. Mainstream parties continue to adopt a strategy of isolation, refusing to collaborate with the AfD as tensions escalate.