Far Right on goodinfo.net Daily https://goodinfo.net/en/tags/far-right/ goodinfo.net daily curated global news: AI, tech, finance, and world affairs. Hugo -- gohugo.io en goodinfo.net Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:10:00 +0800 [Brief] Anti-AfD Protests Sweep Germany as Far Right Closes In on Two More States https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/world/brief-germany-anti-afd-protests-sep2026/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:10:00 +0800 goodinfo.net https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/world/brief-germany-anti-afd-protests-sep2026/ [Brief] The Guardian reported on September 8 that multiple German cities saw large-scale anti-AfD (Alternative for Germany) protests that day, with participants calling for the protection of democratic values and opposition to extremism. The protest wave comes ahead of important state elections in two eastern German states, where latest polls show the AfD’s vote share continues to rise, even leading the ruling coalition’s candidates in some regions. The report noted that the protest wave reflects strong concerns in mainstream German society about the expansion of far-right forces, putting Chancellor Merz’s ruling coalition under increasing political pressure. Multiple political analysts warned that if the AfD achieves a breakthrough in upcoming state elections, it could further shake up Germany’s traditional party landscape and influence European political trends on a broader scale. [Brief] The Guardian reported on September 8 that multiple German cities saw large-scale anti-AfD (Alternative for Germany) protests that day, with participants calling for the protection of democratic values and opposition to extremism. The protest wave comes ahead of important state elections in two eastern German states, where latest polls show the AfD’s vote share continues to rise, even leading the ruling coalition’s candidates in some regions. The report noted that the protest wave reflects strong concerns in mainstream German society about the expansion of far-right forces, putting Chancellor Merz’s ruling coalition under increasing political pressure. Multiple political analysts warned that if the AfD achieves a breakthrough in upcoming state elections, it could further shake up Germany’s traditional party landscape and influence European political trends on a broader scale.

Source: The Guardian

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