WorldPublished: 4 July 2026 at 20:36

Police clash with protesters outside AfD meeting in Germany

German police clashed with protesters as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) held its national convention.

German police scuffled with demonstrators outside the venue where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was holding its national convention. The protesters expressed opposition to the party's policies, leading to minor confrontations with law enforcement. Details on injuries or arrests have not been released.

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