# Thousands protest far-right AfD party meeting in Germany

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Germany to protest a meeting of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The protests reflect growing public opposition to the party's anti-immigrant and nationalist agenda as it continues to gain political influence. This matters because the AfD's rise challenges Germany's political mainstream and tests the country's commitment to liberal democracy.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/4/thousands-protest-in-germany-as-far-right-afd-party-meets?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:18:18 +0000