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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany heads into an election

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A convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party was met by protests on Saturday as it and other major parties launch their campaigns for the country's election next month.

Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is holding a two-day gathering in Riesa — in the eastern state of Saxony, one of its strongholds — to formally nominate co-leader Alice Weidel as its candidate for chancellor and finalize details of its platform.

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