In a remarkable display of unity, tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of German cities on Sunday for the second consecutive day, voicing their opposition to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and its anti-immigration stance.
Over the weekend, mass protests were organized in approximately 100 locations throughout Germany, with rallies continuing on Sunday in major cities like Cologne, Munich, and Berlin. Additional demonstrations were planned in several eastern German cities, including Cottbus, Dresden, and Chemnitz.
In Munich, police reported the participation of around 80,000 individuals in the march, while organizers claimed a much higher figure of 200,000. The event had to be terminated due to overcrowding. Meanwhile, in Cologne, an estimated 10,000 demonstrators gathered to express their opposition to the far-right agenda.
The largest protest is anticipated in Berlin, where a coalition of organizations has called for a gathering outside the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, starting at 4 p.m. local time (1500 GMT). Although police anticipate around 1,000 participants, historical precedents suggest that past demonstrations have significantly exceeded initial estimates. The demonstrations reflect a widespread public sentiment against far-right ideologies and policies in Germany.
