The Latest Breaking News from Erfurt

'We are the new people's party': Far-right AfD re-elects leaders as mass protests rock Germany

In Erfurt, Germany, thousands took to the streets to protest against the far-right AfD's national congress, yet the event carried on undeterred. Co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla were re-elected with resounding support. Amid the demonstrations, AfD leaders maintained their belief in increasing popularity and a willingness to govern, despite…

The Times of India · Jul 4

Germany's anti-immigration AfD elects new leaders amid mass protests

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the eastern German city of Erfurt on Saturday, blocking major roads and disrupting public transport, but failed to stop the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) from opening its annual party congress.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 4

German riot police clash with protesters hoping to block far-right AfD conference

Thousands of police deployed to Erfurt in central Germany as party holds conference on key Nazi date

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

Prominent German leftist politician sprayed with a red liquid, likely paint, during campaign event

A prominent German leftist politician was sprayed with a red liquid, likely paint, during a campaign event in the eastern city of Erfurt, ahead of closely watched state elections on Sunday

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

‘A test case for German democracy’: populists ride high before state elections

Political landscape faces upheaval as far-right AfD and left-conservative BSW expected to perform strongly

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024

Rising Concerns Over Racism And Far-Right Extremism In Germany

Incident in Erfurt, Germany sheds light on racism faced by Black individuals; far-right ideologies in Thuringia pose challenges.

Top News · Aug 27, 2024

Germany looks on nervously as AfD crowds cheer nation’s most feared politician ahead of state elections

Alternative for Germany’s Björn Höcke was in a bullish mood at a rally in Thuringia, one of three regions where support is high for the far-right party ahead of elections next month

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024

Euro 2024 diary: the Hardest Geezer and Kevin Grosskreutz’s schnitzel bar

Our reporter samples the sights and sounds of Germany including England’s emotional semi-final win in Dortmund

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024

Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour: Martina Fidanza repeats on stage 3 with sprint win

Barbara Guarischi second, Maggie Coles-Lyster third in Erfurt

Cycling News · Jun 27, 2024

Erfurt’s Medieval Jewish Heritage Joins UNESCO World Heritage List

The historic Jewish sites in Erfurt, Germany, recognized for their cultural significance and preservation.

Zenger · Oct 6, 2023