Published 11.09
Thousands of protesters are trying to disrupt the Alternative for Germany (AFD) meeting in Erfurt on Saturday, where the party will elect new leaders.
The German far-right party has gathered to elect its leaders, as German parties do every two years. It is about extending the terms of office of the leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, who together led the party for four years.
The meeting has led to widespread demonstrations where several thousand have gathered to protest the party, which is Germany’s largest opposition party at the national level.
The established parties in the country have repeatedly said that they do not intend to cooperate with AFD.
The weekend meeting has sparked controversy as it coincides with the 100th anniversary of a Nazi party rally held nearby – which cemented Adolf Hitler’s power over the fascist movement.
