Tens of Thousands Protest Against AfD Across Germany

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the AfD in over 35 German cities on September 12, 2026, following the party's election success in Saxony-Anhalt. Major protests took place in Berlin, Munich, and Düsseldorf, where the group "Düsseldorf stellt sich quer" organized a large demonstration. The protests were directed against right-wing extremism. In addition, about 500 people attended a separate anti-Merz rally. The AfD's strong showing in Saxony-Anhalt triggered nationwide demonstrations.