Massive Protests Against AfD Party Conference
Thousands Demonstrate in Essen Against National Party Congress
Essen, Germany
Thousands of people took to the streets of Essen on Saturday to protest against the upcoming AfD party conference. The party, which is known for its anti-immigrant and anti-European Union stance, is holding its annual conference in the city this weekend.
The protests began on Saturday morning with a sit-in blockade of a major road leading to the conference venue. Police were forced to break up the blockade, and several protesters were arrested.
The protests continued throughout the day, with thousands of people marching through the city. The protesters carried signs and shouted slogans against the AfD and its policies.
The AfD party conference is scheduled to begin on Sunday. It is expected to draw thousands of delegates from across Germany.
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