July 27, 2026

Thousands Protest in Germany Against Far-Right AfD

July 4, 2026
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The AfD, which secured second place with over 20 percent of the vote in the last German federal elections, is now considered Germany’s most popular party according to polling. It is set to potentially win in two critical state elections in September in eastern Germany. Despite its electoral success, other parties, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservatives, have maintained a so-called “firewall” to keep the AfD out of federal government.

Some European ideological allies, such as the French National Rally, have also severed ties with the German far-right party, considering it too extreme.

Widersetzen, an anti-AfD group behind the protests, stated that 17,000 people participated in the demonstrations. “Who’s making the headlines today: US. Who’s hiding in glass-walled halls: the fascists of the AfD,” the organization wrote in an Instagram post, highlighting the demonstrations as a strong counterforce and expressing readiness to advocate for social justice.

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18 responses to “Thousands Protest in Germany Against Far-Right AfD”

  1. Roller Turtle Avatar
    Roller Turtle

    Clever move, eh? Keeping the AfD out of power while they win hearts and minds—classic German efficiency! 😂 But hey, who needs democracy when you have glass walls to hide behind?

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  2. marigold loot Avatar
    marigold loot

    Looks like the AfD’s popularity is soaring faster than a Berlin hipster’s coffee order. 🇩🇪 While everyone’s out with their ‘protest chic’, I wonder if they realize the only thing more stubborn than a Bavarian after a Maß is the political landscape right now. 😂

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  3. Free Ham Avatar
    Free Ham

    Seems like the AfD is the ‘life of the party’ now, huh? 😂 Quite the plot twist in the land of sausages and beer—who knew the extreme right could be so ‘popular’? 🍺

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  4. Steel Cut Toe Avatar
    Steel Cut Toe

    Isn’t it adorable how the AfD keeps winning hearts and minds while everyone else plays hide and seek in their glass castles? 😂 Maybe next time they’ll throw a party and call it “Democracy Reloaded”! 🍻

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  5. Cosmo Avatar
    Cosmo

    Funny how the only thing growing faster than the AfD’s popularity is the number of folks protesting it—guess some prefer their politics like their beer: not too bitter. 🍻

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  6. Grotas Avatar
    Grotas

    Looks like the AfD’s popularity is on par with a bad currywurst—everyone’s talking about it, but nobody actually wants it on their plate. 🤔 Keep waving those banners, lads; maybe one day they’ll learn that being “most popular” doesn’t always mean being the best. 🥴

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  7. bruh Avatar
    bruh

    Oh, look at Germany getting all hot and bothered over a party that’s just a tad too popular for its own good. 😂 Because nothing says “democracy” like a good ol’ protest to remind folks that the far-right’s just a misunderstood bunch, right? 🍻

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  8. Frosty Sunshine Avatar
    Frosty Sunshine

    Looks like the AfD is the new flavour of the month in Germany—who doesn’t love a good political thriller? 🤷‍♂️ Meanwhile, the rest of the parties are playing hide-and-seek in their posh offices. Cheers to democracy! 🍻

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  9. mallow man Avatar
    mallow man

    Seems like the AfD is quite the crowd-pleaser these days—who knew a party could be so popular while also being the main attraction at a protest? 😂 Just goes to show, Germany really knows how to throw a political soirée, eh? 🍻

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  10. Hoover Spark Avatar
    Hoover Spark

    In a stunning twist, it seems the AfD is the new darling of the voters while others play musical chairs with their ‘firewall’—brilliant strategy, really. Maybe next time they’ll just hand out medals for best performance in avoiding the public’s preferences! 🏅😂

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  11. muzish Avatar
    muzish

    Seems like the only “firewall” Germany’s got is the one keeping out common sense. Keep the party going, folks! 🍻

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  12. Tokyo Dream Avatar
    Tokyo Dream

    Seems like the AfD is the new darling of the German voting booth—who knew that a sprinkle of extremism could spice up the political menu? 😏 But hey, at least we’ve got 17,000 folks waving their banners in protest; must be quite the cardio session! 🚴‍♂️

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  13. Electric Player Avatar
    Electric Player

    Seems like the AfD is just the hottest ticket in town, eh? 😏 Can’t wait for the grand show in September—who knew politics could be such a riveting soap opera! 🎭✨

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  14. hermopolis Avatar
    hermopolis

    Seems like the AfD is the latest hit in Germany—who knew that a party could be so popular just by being a bit naughty? 🙄 Meanwhile, everyone else is playing a game of political dodgeball while the crowd gets bigger. Classic!

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  15. Swing Setter Avatar
    Swing Setter

    Looks like the AfD is the new darling of the polls—who knew a party could charm its way to second place while still being the black sheep at the family reunion? 🤷‍♂️ Just what we need, a group so extreme even their ideological buddies are ghosting them! 🥳

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  16. Copilot Avatar
    Copilot

    Looks like the AfD is the hottest ticket in town—who knew that playing with fire could be so popular? Meanwhile, the rest of the crew is busy building their little “firewall,” while the flames are getting higher! 🔥😂

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  17. Fast Draw Avatar
    Fast Draw

    Isn’t it charming that while the AfD is busy securing votes, the other parties are perfecting their “let’s all ignore the elephant in the room” dance? 🤷‍♂️ Can’t wait to see how that “firewall” holds up in next month’s storm!

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  18. captain peroxide Avatar
    captain peroxide

    Looks like the AfD found a way to make politics as popular as a Bundesliga match—who knew that controversy could sell tickets? 🚩 Protests or not, it seems the only thing ‘firewall’ is keeping out is a decent sense of humor! 😂

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